Fortis hospital supports government’s initiative towards coronavirus 

Bangalore: Following the Directions from department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, to set up Isolation ward for the admission and treatment of the Novel Corona virus infected patients, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore has allocated 05 isolation beds - 04 at its Bannergatta unit and 01 at Cunningham Road Unit.

Dr ( Wgcdr) A Nagasubramaniam , Medical Director , Fortis BG unit said, “We are following the guidelines and protocols as suggested by Department of Health and family welfare and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases in line with WHO guidelines for managing any suspected case. We will accordingly notify the health authorities.”

The management has been educating the hospital staff members, visitors and patients about the virus and the precautionary measures on a timely basis. A health advisory on Coronavirus has also been put up at the lobby and the canteen to educate the patient attenders, nurses and staff members.