Army extends support to Narela quarantine centre

The Indian Army has taken an initiative to facilitate the functioning of the Narela quarantine centre in Delhi, by relieving the medical staff currently deployed there, for some time. The was established by the Delhi Government in mid-March 2020 and has 1,250 foreigners and Markaz attended quarantined there.

New Delhi:Narela Quarantine Centre in the state is amongst the largest centres in the country for managing the COVID-19 suspects. The centre was established by the Delhi Government in mid-March 2020. Initially, 250 foreign nationals arriving from friendly foreign countries were kept at this centre. Later, an additional strength of approximately 1,000 more were brought here from Nizamuddin Markaz.

A team of Army Doctors and Nursing staff have been assisting the Civil administration at Narela Quarantine Centre since 01 April, 2020.

Army extends support to Narela quarantine centre

From 16 April, 2020, the Army took the initiative to manage the facility from morning 8:00 am to evening 8:00 pm, relieving the Delhi Government Doctors and medical staff to manage the facility only during the night. The Army team comprising of 40 personnel, which includes six Medical Officers along with 18 Paramedical Staff, have volunteered to stay within the premises only.

The professional approach of the Army Medical Team has won the hearts of inmates, who have been very cooperative and positive to the Army Medical Team, thereby, facilitating smooth handling of all medical procedures. Presently 932 members from Markaz are being taken care of at the facility and 367 out of them have been tested COVID-19 positive.

There has been tremendous synergy with Civil administration to run this entire facility. The Army will continue to fight with resolve and determination to contribute wholeheartedly to the national efforts against the Corona pandemic for the safety of all our citizens.

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