Amid thecrisis of novel Coronavirus in the State, the total number of ICU in GMCH hasincreased from 75 to 162. Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursdayinaugurated a special ICU ward at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

Takingto Tweeter, Minister Sarma congratulated GMCH authorities for their stupendouswork in constructing an ICU ward within a week's time. The total cost of theproject was Rs. 10.13 crores.

It may be mentioned here that the Assam Health Department has converted the GMCH into a dedicated COVID-19 care hospital. And currently, the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Assam is 16.