Thanjvur, Tiruchi strengthen facilities to tackle third wave
The Hindu
Steps being taken to increase bed capacity, ensure availability of medical oxygen
The authorities in Tiruchi and Thanjavur districts, where an upward trend in COVID-19 cases is being reported, are preparing for a spike. The officials have begun strengthening the infrastructure to tackle the increase, should it get worse. In Thanjavur, which has been identified as a district with a high percentage of increase in cases in the State over the last few weeks, steps are being taken to increase bed capacity and ensure availability of medical oxygen. Thanjavur Medical College Hospital and the Government Raja Mirasudhar Hospital will together have 2,500 beds in the COVID-19 wing. While 626 beds were demarcated in 2019, the number was increased to 1,303 during the second wave.More Related News
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