The facility had about 30 patients and 10 hospital workers Twitter20 patients have been shifted to other hospitalsNine people have died after a fire broke out at private hotel that was being used as a makeshift Covid-19 facility in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, Scroll.in reported citing ANI. The facility had about 30 patients and 10 hospital workers, PTI reported. #UPDATE - Seven people have lost their lives and 30 have been rescued: Vijaywada Police https://t.co/9hs9dow2mV — ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2020Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Imtiaz told ANI that the fire was apparently caused by a short circuit. Discussed the prevailing situation with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and assured all possible support.”Anguished by the fire at a Covid Centre in Vijayawada. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2020Union Home Minister Amit Shah also assured help to the Andhra Pradesh government.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 09, 2020 04:41 UTC