Special 500-bedded COVID ward set up at Salem Government Hospital
Salem: Amidst a threat of rising COVID cases in the country, a special COVID-19 ward with 500 beds was set up at Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital by the district administration.
Further, an additional 500 beds were also set up at a COVID care centre within the premises of Salem Steel Plant (SSP).
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Stating that the number of beds could be increased according to the required needs, Collector S Karmegam informed Times of India, "Thirteen government hospitals, 64 private hospitals, 23 upgraded government primary health centres and special COVID-19 care centres are ready to treat COVID patients in the event of a spike in cases in the district."
The COVID Care Centre at Salem Steel Plant (SSP) was established using the amount contributed by the public, which is worth Rs 4 crore.
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