Indian Navy established 150 Bed COVID Care Centre in Odisha

New Delhi: Indian Navy has established a COVID Care Centre to treat COVID positive patients of Khurda District its ab-initio Training Establishment, INS Chilka, under the aegis of Naval Officer-in-Charge (Odisha). The centre has been inaugurated by District Collector of Khurda District SK Mohanty on May 7. "The 150-bed isolation centre with an additional 15-bed oxygen facility at INHS Nivarini, the naval hospital, is all geared up for treating mild symptomatic COVID positive patients," Indian Navy said in a press statement issued Friday.

The dedicated doctors and paramedical staff from the district medical authorities along with personnel from the station community will be functioning 24×7 at the COVID Care Centre to provide adequate facilities and care to all its patients.

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The District Collector during his address appreciated the Indian Navy for playing a crucial role of support in the battle against COVID-19. He also apprised that this facility for Khurda district will not only enable better treatment to the infected people, but the support from the Indian Navy will also boost up their confidence.

"This is a sterling example of Civil-Military cooperation towards a common aim, to provide succour to COVID positive patients" press statement added.

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