108 ambulances for COVID-19 suspected cases in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The large number of suspected coronavirus cases being identified and getting admitted to public-health care institutions in Hyderabad has fuelled the demand for emergency vehicles for transportation.

On Saturday, the State health officials held a meeting with Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) to ensure availability of 108 ambulances for transportation of suspected COVID-19 cases from the international airport to nearest health care



facility.

The COO of EMRI, P Brahmananda Rao said that ambulances through 108 services were being stationed at the international airport at Shamshabad for transportation of suspected cases to Gandhi Hospital and Fever Hospital.

The staff of 108 ambulances, including pilot and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), will wear Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) and will also take necessary measures to prevent possible transmission of the novel coronavirus while transporting the suspected cases.