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Chandigarh: Mini Covid care centre inaugurated at Sector 34 sports complex
UT adviser Dharam Pal on Friday inaugurated a 50-bed mini Covid centre at the sports complex in Sector 34
UT adviser Dharam Pal on Friday inaugurated a 50-bed mini Covid centre at the sports complex in Sector 34.
The centre has been set by Kandhari Beverages Private Limited. Vikram Kandhari, joint managing director of Kandari Beverages, said that all beds at the centre are oxygenated and qualified medical and para-medial staff have been appointed to take care of the patients. He added that a dedicated ambulance is available and arrangements have been made for music, yoga and nutritious food.
Pal showed his appreciation towards Kandhari Group for coming forward and associating with the administration during the ongoing crisis. He said that during the second wave also, a care centre had been successfully operated by the Kandhari Group. The adviser also made an appeal to other NGOs and organisations to come forward and associate with the administration for this noble cause.
Any individual, association, voluntary organisation, NGO, religious organization or private firm or trust can come forward to set up a mini Covid care centre for asymptomatic patients. All facilities at the centre will be provided for free.
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