Gearing up to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has decided to reserve its 750-bed Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital to treat only COVID-19 cases. “We have signed an MoU with Dr. D Y Patil Medical College Hospital for shifting all our non-COVID-19 patients to its hospital,” Municipal Commissioner Shravan Hardikar told The Indian Express. It has also installed 25 ventilators and procured personal protective equipment (PPE) suits for the medical staff of the two civic hospitals that are treating covid-19 patients in the twin city. “That is why we have signed an MoU with them. The Maharashtra state government has announced Centre-led "cluster containment action plan" to target coronavirus hospots where a large number of patients have tested positive for covid-19. Over the years, the D. Y. Patil Group, with its commitment and dedication, has earned the reputation of being a provider of quality education in areas of professional significance. On the additional ventilators procured by PCMC, Hardikar said, “We managed to procure them from our sources. ExplainSpeaking: What farmers should be demanding instead of MSPs? Explained: The case against activist Sudha Bharadwaj; Why SC turned down her bail plea, Happy Daughters’ Day 2020: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Whatsapp messages, status, and photos, How our children are not consumers but the products on sale on social media, What was the Parveen Babi story: Celebrityhood, influential men, downward spiral, lonely end, Why the Belarus Free Theatre, inspired by Gandhi’s non-violence, remains a voice of dissent, How does a city fare as the Taj Mahal, once described as ‘a teardrop on the cheek of time’ by Tagore, throws open its doors, Here comes the sun: The magical hours of dawn and sunrise, PA Nazareth’s autobiography is a rare glimpse into Indian foreign service’s early years and its steady transformation since, In west UP, inter-faith same-sex couple seeks dist admin help after ‘families object’, Statutory provisions on reporting (sexual offenses). Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. Copyright © Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. You are now subscribed to our newsletters. Navi Mumbai: 239 more COVID-19 positive cases on Thursday; cumulative... Anil Ambani tells London court: ‘I’ve h... Anil Ambani tells London court: ‘I’ve had to sell all jewellery to pay legal costs’, taken a loan from son. We have shifted these covid-19 suspected cases to the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai, where further tests will be carried out," said Vijay Khabale-Patil, chief public relations officer at BMC, without giving any further details on the covid-19 suspected cases. Join mint channel in your Telegram and stay updated. Vasantrao Dada Patil, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a good friend of Hon. SGNP gets 800 acres from Aarey colony a... SGNP gets 800 acres from Aarey colony as forest department agrees to add another 200 acres to what CM Thackeray sought. Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. +91 22 2773 5901 For reprint rights:Times Syndication Service, NMMC Hospital in Vashi (Photo by K C Singh), Navi Mumbai cases rise to 28, hospital emptied for Covid-19 patients, Two hospitals fined ₹ 1 lakh for treating Covid patients illegally. YCMH is the biggest hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad, with 750-bed capacity and nearly 40 surgeries a day. Navi Mumbai residents, however, are not convinced. There have been 45 deaths in the state so far. “We will reserve the entire 750-bed hospital for COVID-19 patients. D Y Patil School of Hospitality, Kolhapur. Read More . It has been set up in association with the Bharatiya Jain Sanghatna and Force Motors. Read More. Sanjay Raut and Devendra Fadnavis' meet... Sanjay Raut and Devendra Fadnavis' meeting sparks speculations in political circle. p { text-align: justify; } Manpas also has a large base of private hospitals in the epidemic Arrangement of 400 beds in DY Patil Hospital The general hospital of the municipality has also been shifted. Of the 25 ventilators, 15 are being installed in YCM hospital while 10 are being installed at Bhosari Hospital. The rates will be similar to the ones charged by YCM Hospital,” he said.