Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Nov 19: The containers used at construction sites have been transformed into well-equipped intensive care units. One such container has been changed into an intensive care unit behind K C General Hospital Malleshwaram here. Each of the containers has six beds, all equipment needed for such units including oxygen supply. This is a new effort and it has been implemented in this city for the first time.

The state government is prepared to see that there is no dearth of intensive care units in case of coronavirus backlash. The number of coronavirus infected persons has been coming down in the state now. However, the government cannot be complacent as the second wave of the pandemic can hit without notice.

These containers provide modern amenities at a very low cost. Fifty such beds have now been readied and they can be shifted elsewhere if there is a need. In the coming days, the state government plans to set up more such container ICUs.

Additional ICU beds have been provided at KC General Hospital, Victoria Hospital, C V Raman Hospital and Isolation Hospital.