Addl 82 beds being readied at Gaya hosp for Covid patients

GAYA: Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital (ANMMCH), the Covid-dedicated hospital for the people of Gaya, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Nawada, Arwal, Rohtas and Kaimur districts, is getting additional 82 beds ready to treat patients.
The hospital currently has 168 Covid beds, including 100 in the mother-child hospital (MCH) block. Once the additional 82 beds are made operational, the hospital will have 250 beds for Covid patients.According to the district administration, 143 beds were occupied at ANMMCH till 5pm on Monday. At Abhay Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) and the Arsh Hospital, the two private hospitals, 28 and 12 beds, respectively, were occupied till Monday evening.
The district administration has claimed that there is no shortage of medical oxygen. Gaya DM Abhishek Singh, who inspected MCH and the emergency ward of ANMMCH on Monday, said at least 600 oxygen cylinders were being used per day in the MCH block of the hospital.
He asked the officials concerned to ensure availability of pulse oximeter in each ward and keep tabs on the agency supplying oxygen cylinders.
Sharing his personal experience, the DM said, “I have taken both doses of the vaccine. Despite being tested positive for Covid, I did not feel the need to get hospitalised. People should get themselves hospitalised only when their oxygen level goes below 94,” he added.
At a meeting of the disaster management group, the DM said patients can get doctor’s advice by contacting the district control room on 8987277860. “Patients or other needy people can request for a video call by calling on 0631-2950140. A link will be shared on the cellphone number of the caller through which the doctor can be consulted for medical advice,” he added.
During review of risk zones, the DM was informed that in Kharkhura and Dandibag localities, the number of infected persons is comparatively higher than other places. The DM instructed the officials concerned to ensure test of all the residents of the two localities. “Make the two localities containment zones by restricting movement of people,” he said.