BJP parliamentarian BhubaneswarKalita has announced that he has committed Rs 1 crore 10 lakh towards fightingthe coronavirus pandemic that has hit the nation.
In a tweet, Kalita said, "I would like to pledge Rs 1 Cr for construction of Hospital to treat #Corona patients in #Guwahati from MP Fund & additional Rs 10 Lakhs for construction of #ICU in MMC Hospital from my personal A/C ASAP"
The move came after seniorjournalist Mrinal Talukdar mentioned his name during his popular show 'Bishleshan',aired on Wednesday night. Talukdar constantly reminded everyone how serious theissue was and how any contribution would go a long way towards the battleagainst the deadly disease.
In a move to combat coronavirus outbreak, Assam governmenthas decided to convert Nehru and Sarusajai stadiums in Guwahati to temporaryCoronavirus hospitals, revealed Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
"Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati will be used to quarantine atleast 1 thousand people. Nehru stadium will also be used for the same," Sarmasaid.
On the other hand IDSP hospital at Guwahati's Kalapahar,model hospital at Singimari, Government Ayurvedic College hospital will be usedfor coronavirus treatment. Tata Referral Hospital at Chabua under Dibrugarhdistrict has also volunteered itself to serve coronavirus patients.
No positive case for coronavirus has so far been found in thestate, an official said.
