Andhra Pradesh Government Converts Temples Into Covid Care Centres

The Andhra Pradesh government said there will be 1,000 beds in 16 major temples in the state while the smaller ones will have 25 beds.

The Andhra Pradesh government has converted several major temples in the state into Covid Care Centres (CCCs) to accommodate the infected patients. The Endowments Department has completed arrangements in major temples like Annavaram, Dwaraka Tirumala, Vijayawada, Kanipakam, Srikalahasthi, Srikakulam, Mahanandi, Simhachalam, Srisailam and Pedakakani, Andhra Pradesh Digital Corporation (APDC), the State government's publicity wing, said in a tweet. "Temples will act as Covid Care Centres. Sixteen major temples will have 1,000 beds while smaller temples will have 25 beds. Primary medicare will be provided under the supervision of doctors," the APDC said.