A 1,200-bed field isolation centre established at Expo Centre here for coronavirus patients was inauguratedon Thursday.
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, Corps Commander Karachi Lt GeneralHumayun Azizand Health MinisterAzraPechuhowere present on the occasion of the inaugural. The centre is meant to isolate and treat confirmed patients of the coronavirus in a safe and secure environment.
Talking to newsmen after inspecting the arrangements in the isolation centre, the Governor said confirmed patients of coronavirus will be kept in the centre and lauded the role of Pakistan Army in establishing the centre along with the Sindh government. He said thousands of volunteers have registered themselves to discharge their duties in the centre. He said the isolation centre will remain functional till elimination of the coronavirus pandemic from the country. He urged philanthropists to come forward and donate to make the isolation centre functional for the long time. With 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Sindh, the total number of the cases stands at 743.
