India's first coronavirus hospital in Bhubaneswar starts with 14 patients

683 staff members, including doctors and paramedics will be working round the clock in shifts; hospital has 500 beds including 42 critical beds

India’s first dedicated and the largest hospital in Bhubaneswar for treatment of Covid-19 patients, became operational on Monday with 14 infected people admitted for treatment.

The Covid-19 hospital set up within the premises of city-based Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), would be open round the clock with staff working in three shifts. To begin with, 683 staff members, including doctors and paramedics have been attached to it. Any need for additional manpower would be assessed by the authorities at an appropriate stage.

“The new Covid-19 Hospital has been provided a dedicated team of doctors, paramedics, nurses, and house-keeping staff, who