CM okays isolation ward in RIMS
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 07 2020:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has approved, in principle, construction of a 20 bedded isolation ward in RIMS.
This was stated by Prof A Santa Singh, Director of RIMS during the inauguration of a 15-bedded new Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) today.
He said that a proposal to construct the 20 bedded isolation ward will be submitted to the Government and explained that the isolation ward will solve shortage of beds.
The Director further stated that the newly inaugurated 15-bedded Surgical Intensive Care Unit will solve the problem of shortage of beds in the ICU.
These beds are one of the best in India and can be managed by remote control.
This is a part of the innovative development projects taken up at RIMS, he added.
On other hand, the Director clarified that the patient brought to the isolation ward yesterday, has not been confirmed for COVID-19 and appealed to the public not to spread rumours on social media.
Prof Ch Arunkumar Singh, Medical Superintendent, RIMS, Heads of Departments, faculty members, staff nurses and non-teaching staff were also present at the inaugural ceremony.