Isolation ward set up at Dhaulagiri zonal hospital

An isolation ward has been set up at Dhaulagiri zonal hospital keeping in mind the risks resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19).

A two-bed isolation ward has been placed at the hospital as part of its preparation to provide corona health service, shared acting medical superintendent Dr. Shailendra BK Pokharel.

He further said the isolation ward was prepared to provide treatment and counseling services to the suspected patients. “Now the isolation ward has two beds. We would add beds based on the need”, he said.

The hospital sources said patients mainly with fever, sneezing and cough coming to the hospital would be treated and counseled maintaining high alerts.

Chief District Officer Gaulochan Sainju also has urged private hospitals to arrange isolation wards in keeping with potential; risks of corona outbreak.

He also shared that the district administration office has called on all sides not to organize any public meetings, conferences, and fairs in the district.