So, in total it is estimated to be two thousand additional beds prepared for patients categorized as moderately symptomatic with COVID-19.Jakarta (ANTARA) - Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has confirmed that at least two thousand additional beds have been prepared at several hospitals in Jakarta for moderately symptomatic COVID-19 patients.
“So, in total it is estimated to be two thousand additional beds prepared for patients categorized as moderately symptomatic with COVID-19,” Sadikin said at an online press conference after attending a limited meeting here on Friday.
As many as one thousand additional beds have been made available at Wisma Haji Pondok Gede, Jakarta, comprising 900 general beds and 100 beds for the intensive care unit, he informed.
Another 300-500 beds have been added at Pertaminal Central Hospital and 300 beds at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, he said.
Apart from adding beds, the ministry is also working with the Public Works and Public Housing Ministry to build field hospitals in some regions, Sadikin disclosed.
Locations have been identified for building field hospitals in Bandung, West Java and Central Java, he said.
“We have visited Bandung and Central Java and have identified some sites for building field hospitals that will provide beds if needed. The team continues to go to Surabaya for identifying its potential if needed for additional bed provision,” he added.
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