COVID-19: Special ICU ward inaugurated at GMCH

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.

Pleased at the stupendous efforts of GMCH which has created a special ICU ward of 50 beds in record time. Inaugurated the same in the presence of MoS @Pijush_hazarika & Pr Secy @samirsinha69. The total no. of ICU has increased from 75 to 162 in a week's time. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/UlToVn2yuF

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 2, 2020

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.