Field hospitals built in Bắc Ninh, Bắc Giang to combat COVID-19

May 19, 2021 - 14:21

Two field hospitals were set up in northern Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giắc Province on Wednesday by the army to help facilitate efforts in combatting COVID-19, according to the Ministry of National Defence.

A medical worker takes samples in Bắc Giang Province for COVID-19 testing. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Two field hospitals were set up in northern Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giắc Province on Wednesday by the army to help facilitate efforts in combatting COVID-19, according to the Ministry of National Defence.

The hospitals, which will provide emergency aid and treatment for COVID-19 patients, are scheduled to start operating from 5pm on Wednesday.

They will also organise two to three mobile teams who are ready to be sent to hot spots of COVID-19 pandemic in the provinces when necessary.

Each hospital has a capacity of 300 beds and is ready to increase to 500 beds if needed. — VNS

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