Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution Appoints 3 Isolation Places For COVID-19 Patients

MEDAN - The City Government of Medan, North Sumatra, has appointed three places for self-isolation for COVID-19 patients, to anticipate a spike in cases in the area.

"We are preparing three places for patients with mild and severe symptoms", said Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, July 28.

The three isolation places for COVID-19 patients are the Center for the Development and Empowerment of Educators and Education Personnel (P4TK), and the former Soechi Hotel for mild symptoms.

Meanwhile, residents who are confirmed to have COVID-19 have severe symptoms, they must be self-isolation at the dr. Pirngadi Medan General Hospital.

"Only the P4TK building is ready to accommodate, while the former Soechi Hotel and Pirngadi Hospital must be renovated so that patients are really comfortable", continued the Mayor of Medan.

The Head of the Medan City Health Office, Syamsul Arifin Nasution, admitted that renovations were being carried out on the former Soechi Hotel and dr. Pirngadi Hospital.

"God willing, next Monday we will try it out. Hopefully, there will be no more problems so we can operate it", he said.