Bhubaneswar: Utkal University on Wednesday conducted health screening of around 400 girl students staying in hostels 6 and 7 after several jaundice cases were reported on the campus. Officials said 12 students have tested positive so far.A team of three healthcare providers checked students’ blood pressure and examined them for symptoms of jaundice. “If any symptomatic student is found at the camp, a list will be prepared. Blood samples will be collected for jaundice tests,” a university official said.The university has ensured safe drinking water supply to the two girls’ hostels and taken preventive measures to contain the spread of the disease. “We have stopped supplying water drawn from the borewell meant for the hostels. We have cleaned the tanks of all 12 hostels in the university and carried out chlorination for safe use,” said Chandi Prasad Nanda, vice-chancellor of Utkal University.Papesh Kumar Lenka, assistant professor of sociology and media in-charge of the university, said no fresh jaundice cases had been reported since Tuesday. “The two students who were hospitalised have been discharged. Students who tested positive are staying in the hostels and taking medication,” Lenka said.Eateries and shops selling cooked food have been closed inside the campus. “Students have been advised to boil water before drinking and consume healthy and safe food. Hostels are being monitored thoroughly,” he added.