Mumbai: Construction Of 1,000-Bed Hospital For COVID Patients Underway

As Mumbai grapples with a rising number of coronavirus positive cases, authorities are on a war-footing to build the biggest quarantine centre in the city. Reports claim that the quarantine centre will be built in roughly 15-20 days at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Here are some photos of the progress so far.

Anuj TiwariUpdated: May 06, 2020, 16:08 IST

As Mumbai grapples with a rising number of coronavirus positive cases, authorities are on a war-footing to build the biggest quarantine centre in the city. Reports claim that the quarantine centre will be built in roughly 15-20 days at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Here are some photos of the progress so far.

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Workers build the city's biggest quarantine and isolation facility at the exhibition ground on MMRDA grounds at Bandra-Kurla Complex.

This hospital is being constructed?in a waterproof ��German tent�� equipped with oxygen supply and a laboratory to carry out blood tests.? ?

This hospital will have cabins with a dedicated oxygen supply, along with common wards for patients, cabins for doctors, and nurses. Also, there will be facilities for laundry to be washed.

The MMRDA spokesperson said the civil work will be completed in around 10 days and they aim to have the facility ready within 15 to 20 days.??

With sewage and bio-degradable waste disposable systems in place, safety and cleanliness remain a priority.

Dedicated units with kitchens will be built for doctors and health staff like in regular hospitals.??

Authorities in Mumbai are working on war-footing to build biggest coronavirus quarantine centre in Mumbai.?

First Published: May 06, 2020, 16:00 IST

Anuj Tiwari

Anuj Tiwari writes stories for SEO and is a Youtube wizard. An engineer turned social media champ, he keeps a track of all that goes around the world. His interest areas include historic events, political and social-sciences.

Mumbai: Construction Of 1,000-Bed Hospital For COVID Patients Underway

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