Three COVID-19 care centres set up for cops, their families in Mumbai

Three COVID care centres with a capacity of 1,000 beds have been set up here at Kalina, Marine Drive and Marol for the treatment of Mumbai police personnel and their families, officials said.

In all the COVID-19 centres, there are four beds in one room and gaming facility like carrom and chess has also been provided for the patients. In addition, a small library has been set up and doctors will be available round the clock.

Over 30 Mumbai police personnel have died after contracting the lethal infection.

Also, 117 personnel of Mumbai fire brigade have also been tested positive for novel coronavirus till June 25, of which 80 have been discharged and 8 have succumbed to the virus.

Meanwhile, three more Maharashtra Police personnel, including an officer, died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the toll in the state force to 54, the police department said on Thursday.

More than 4,000 police personnel have tested positive for coronavirus out of which nearly 1,000 are still under treatment, Maharashtra Police said. 

Out of the 54 victims, 34 were from the Mumbai Police force. Three officers were also among the 54 personnel who have so far succumbed to COVID-19.