South Central Railway prepares railway hospital for Covid-19 treatment

HYDERABAD: The the Central Railway Hospital at Lalaguda has stepped up its preparedness to provide medical assistance to patients diagnosed with the virus in case there is a necessity.
According to the South Central Railway (SCR) officials, arrangements are being made as per the ICMR rules in the hospital to treat patients. After a railway employee was tested positive, the employees unions submitted a representation to SCR general manager to start treating patients at the railway hospital.
Following which, the SCR officials have written to the state government for permission to treat Covid-19 patients. "A representation was given stating that the railway hospital is well-equipped with isolation wards and quarantine facilities and will be able to treat patients if required," said an SCR official, under condition of anonymity.