Mumbai hotels to function as extension of private hospitals for patients with milder Covid infection

Mumbai: Hotels in Mumbai city will function as an extension of private hospitals for COVID-19 patients with milder infection, the city’s administration said on Thursday.

The move has been taken to tackle the rising number of Covid-19 cases across the city.

According to a notification issued by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, major private hospitals will jointly identify closely located 4 and 5-star hotels and initiate linkage for setting up of step-down facilities for Covid-19 patients.

India recorded its biggest spike of over 2 lakh fresh Covid cases on Thursday. Maharashtra contributes highest to the caseload.