Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Isolation and Treatment Centres (SARI ITCs) of Covid-19 at Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar UNHCRBoth the centres have the capacity treat 200 Covid-19 suspected patientsThe government in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has formally inaugurated first two Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Isolation and Treatment Centres (SARI ITCs) of Covid-19 in Cox’s Bazar for Rohingyas and host Bangladeshi communities there. These two SARI ITCs, one located within Camp 5 of Kutupalong Rohingya camp and the second in Ukhiya Upazila, will serve the needs of almost 200 Covid-19 suspected patients suffering from moderate to severe symptoms, according to a press release issued by UNHCR on Thursday. Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Isolation and Treatment Centres (SARI ITCs) of Covid-19 at Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar | UNHCRThis is part of a broader humanitarian effort by all partners in Cox’s Bazar to provide support to the government in combating Covid-19 and to ensure capacity to respond the clinical needs of those with the most severe symptoms. A total of 12 SARI ITCs will be constructed overall, with a capacity of approximately 1,900 beds for refugees and host community, said the release. Medical team at Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar | UNHCRAdditional resources and support including personal protective equipment (PPE) has already been provided to the existing national health care facilities in Cox’s Bazar district as well as to primary health centres within the Rohingya camps.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 21, 2020 13:18 UTC