Published 20:24 IST, February 2nd 2020
First 1000-bed coronavirus hospital is close to completion, video shows 'Chinese speed'
As China is rocked with an unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus, it has built another hospital in Huoshenshan which will be opened after a day for patients.
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As China is rocked with an unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus, authorities h ordered to build two hospitals in Huoshenshan and Leishenshan to treat patients. Wher first 1000-bed hospital in Wuhan, which is also epicentre of dely virus outbreak or second one in Leishenshan, Deputy Director-General of China Lijian Zhao applauded speed. Zhao also posted a video of fast track development of hospital on February 2 as death toll of coronavirus crossed 300-mark with nearly 14,000 confirmed cases.
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Two hospitals for coronavirus treatment
Speedy construction of two hospitals was ordered in wake of complaints by medics in China who reported overcrowding at existing hospitals along with a short of test kits, protective gears. refore, in order to alleviate pressure, city authorities h anunced to build new hospitals from scratch in just six days. As nation's holiday spirit was halted due to outbreak, authorities h reportedly asked four construction companies to work throughout holidays for Lunar New Year.
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While speaking to an international media outlet, Huanggang City authorities said that work that was completed so quickly was because of to combined efforts of construction staff, paramilitary police officers and utility companies. new building is reportedly in city's Huangzhou District and was originally supposed to act as a brand new branch of Huanggang Central Hospital until outbreak of dely SARS-like virus. hospital is w expected to begin taking patients in by February 3.
global fears are spiked as World Health Organisation (WHO) has also declared coronavirus outbreak as a global health emergency. But WHO said main reason for coronavirus outbreak to be declared as a global emergency is t because of China, but due to happenings of world. statement also praised country for 'quickly identifying' virus and shared its sequence to help or countries.
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20:24 IST, February 2nd 2020