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It will be possible to increase the number of tests to 8,000-10,000 per day when the 16 more testing labs will be added with existing one, said the minister at inauguration programme of Holy Family Hospital’s 500-bed for Covid-19 treatment.
In the beginning, there was only one testing lab which has been increased to 35 where more than 5000 samples are being tested on daily basis, he said adding that a testing lab will be set up in this hospital also.
The 700-bed Red Crescent Holy Family hospital has been announced as Covid-19 hospital. Coronavirus treatment will be given here till October 2020, said the minister.
The Holy Family Hospital has all the facilities to provide Covid-19 treatment. Such a self-contained hospital can play an effective role in this situation. There are enough medical staffs. In addition, the hospital has 10 ICUs, 7 ventilators, 7 dialysis machines and other necessary equipment. Out of the total 700 beds in this hospital, 500 beds have been dedicated only for the Covid-19 patients, he said.
There are more than 75 separate cabins. If anything more is needed for the treatment of Covid-19, the government will provide it here, added Zahid Maleque.