MLA converts office into hospital

The hospital was inaugurated by the Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi. Sources reported that this is the first time an MLA has converted his office for Covid treatment.
MLA converts office into hospital

THOOTHUKUDI: Vilathikulam constituency DMK MLA GV Markandayan converted his MLA office into Government Kalaignar Hospital for treating the Covid-19 patients in Vilathikulam on Sunday.

The hospital was inaugurated by the Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi. Sources reported that this is the first time an MLA has converted his office for Covid treatment.

Sources said the second wave of the coronavirus has affected people across the state. To ensure the people from his constituency do not suffer without a bed or due to lack of other facilities, Markandayan converted his MLA office into a hospital.

The hospital with 30-bed strength functions from 9 am to 6 pm and has a doctor and a nurse for duty. The Covid swab test and vaccination would be done from the hospital.

The Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P Geetha Jeevan, Collector Dr K Senthil Raj were also present during the inaugural.

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