Army-converted ICC with 400 beds at Elpitiya
August 13, 2021Sri Lanka Army (SLA) converted an abandoned garment industry in Igal Kanda, Elpitiya to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) for COVID-19 patients and vested in the Elpitiya Base Hospital recently.
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak, Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva inspected the facility with 400 beds and essential medical equipment, the SLA said.
Troops of the 61 Division, 613 Brigade, 14 Gemunu Watch (14 GW) and 1 Corps of Engineer Services completed the project with the financial allocation of the Southern Province Governor’s office, the SLA further said.
Commander, Security Forces - West Maj. Gen. Sujeewa Senarath Yapa, Elpitiya Base Hospital Director, Dr. Aruna Abeywickrama and several senior officers and other ranks attended the occasion.
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