More than a hundred beds are expected to be accommodated at the makeshift Covid-19 hospital at the National Stadium, Gambiana has been informed.

The Ministry of Health on Monday started erecting big tents at the Stadium for treatment as number of coronavirus cases continue to rise.

A source who doesn’t want to be named told Gambiana:”I am sure the tents will accommodate over hundreds beds.”

More than 1000 people have been infected by the virus since its emergence in March 2020 – killing 32 people.

One of the tents under erection has 24 beds for patients. The construction of the makeshift hospital is underway.

Officials of the Ministry of Health has been contacted for comment.   

Reporting by Adama Makasuba

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