New Delhi (NVI): Bangladesh is set to convert all its stadiums into temporary quarantine centers or field hospitals to facilitate authorities in curbing the spread of coronavirus in the country, according to media reports.
There are 80 stadiums and 125 mini-stadiums across the country, with some being used to accommodate army personnel who have been mobilized to ensure that people observe the nationwide lockdown.
Zahid Ahsan Russel, state minister for youth and sport, said, “In Bangladesh, the situation is still not that bad when compared to the global pandemic. However, as a precautionary measure we’ve decided to establish makeshift hospitals or quarantine centers in case of an emergency.”
In the last 24 hours, the health department has tested 157 people, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said during a virtual briefing conducted by the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research.
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has also urged people to avoid all festivities and mass gatherings during new year celebrations scheduled to take place on April 14.
So far, Bangladesh has identified 54 COVID-19 patients, with six deaths reported across the country, accoridng to United News of Bangladesh.
