The government-run JJ group of hospitals and medical college conducted a drill to check for its preparedness to deal with COVID-19 cases. While conducting the drill, it was noticed that it took around 7-8 minutes for patients to get admitted, right from registration for the fever OPD and from there to the testing cabin. According to officials, on an average, per day, the hospital sees 300 to 350 cases of fever.

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in Maharashtra and other states. The Centre last week directed all hospitals to conduct a drill to know their preparedness. On Monday, JJ hospital conducted the drill at 10.30 am. Dean of JJ Hospital and Grant Medical College Dr Pallavi Saple said, “We have separate fever OPD and isolation ward facilities. Once the patient has tested positive he or she will be transferred to St George Hospital. Our doctors and staff are trained to handle the inflow of suspected as well as confirmed COVID patients.”