Udupi: A 68-year-old suspected coronavirus patient from Sagar Taluk's Anandapuram has been admitted to a special ward of KMC hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The throat swab samples of the patient have been collected and were sent for tests to Bengaluru Medical College.

 The woman patient had visited Saudi Arabia last week and suffering from fever, shortness of breath and cough. After her recovery, she traveled to Bengaluru and underwent coronavirus screening at the airport.

The woman then traveled to Shivamoga from Bengaluru and was admitted to a hospital there when she again suffered from fever, cough and shortness of breath. The family members of the woman then decided to take her to KMC Hospital in Manipal where she has been admitted to a special ward for the treatment while her samples have been sent for tests.

Udupi DHO later clarified that the lady was the only patient being treated for suspected coronavirus (Covid-19) in the district.

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Bhatkal: Students from the Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) showcased their talents and brought laurels to the institute by participating in the Savishkar Fest held at MIT Kundapur.

Mohammad Ismail, a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student, along with Zuraif Ahmed and Mohammad Meeran Mohtisham, both second-year Electronics Engineering students, represented AITM in the competition and emerged victorious, securing the championship title.

In a press release, AITM announced the success of its students in the fest, highlighting their outstanding performance. The institute's Principal, Dr. Fazalur Rahman K, Registrar Prof. Zahid Kharuri, Media Coordinator Prof. Subrahmanya Gajanana Bhagwat, and other faculty members expressed their appreciation for the students' remarkable achievement. The students secured the first prize in three different competitions during the fest, showcasing their talent and dedication.