In all, 300 oxygen-supported beds have been added to the existing 550 beds to treat COVID-19 patientsTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday visited the Government Erode Medical College Hospital at Perundurai where 300 oxygen-supported beds have been added to the existing 550 beds to treat COVID-19 patients. He inspected the facility that was created on a war-footing after the district saw a spike in positive cases this month. Mr. Stalin distributed appointment orders to medical officers who were appointed on contract for six months for managing patients at government medical college hospitals. He also met the members of Olirum Erodu Foundation and appreciated their efforts in working for environmental protection and restoration of water bodies in the district.

Source: The Hindu May 30, 2021 06:24 UTC