Coimbatore: At least 20 students of a Sainik School in nearby Tirupur district were yesterday hospitalised with symptoms of fever, in a precautionary measure in view of cases of swine flu and dengue being reported in the region.

The school authorities decided to examine all the students, in view of the spread of swine flu and dengue, official sources said.

The test results showed that 20 students had normal fever and there was no need for worry, they said.  

The authorities did not want to take any chances and took immediate steps to examine the students, who have been admitted to the Government hospital, where they were said to be in a "good" condition, they added.