Fire At Covid-19 Facility In Andhra Pradesh Kills 7 Patients

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Aug 09 2020, 11:08 AMAug 09 2020, 11:08 AMAugust 09 2020, 11:08 AMAugust 09 2020, 11:08 AM

As many as seven patients were killed in a fire accident at a hotel which was converted to a Covid-19 care facility in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

“We have recovered seven bodies. The hotel was taken by a private hospital to treat Covid-19 patients. The fire broke out in the early hours. Rescue operations are on,” district collector MD Imtiaz said on Sunday.

Vijayawada police Commissioner B Srinivasulu told PTI that they have shifted about 20 patients to various hospitals. There were 30 patients undergoing treatment at the facility and 10 hospital staff.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock over the incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish at the death of patients in a tweet. He said he discussed the incident with chief minister Reddy and assured all possible help.

Anguished by the fire at a Covid Centre in Vijayawada. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover as soon as possible. Discussed the prevailing situation with AP CM @ysjagan Ji and assured all possible support.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2020

More details are awaited.