The Indian Railways has converted 5,231 non-airconditioned coaches into isolation coaches to be used by state governments when medical facilities are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. AC coaches are not suitable because of the potential transmission risk of coronavirus through AC ducting, the Ministry of Railways said in a press release. Sisodia, after inspecting the coaches provided by the Railways earlier this week, had said it will be a problem for patients as well. "The issue of AC vs NAC coaches was discussed with NiTi Ayog and Ministry of Health and Family welfare before converting these coaches for COVID Patients. The Non AC coaches would be a little warm in mid-June if the windows are kept closed, and the ambient temperature may also be around 43 °C.

Source: dna June 19, 2020 12:00 UTC