Nuwara Eliya Ready to Receive 500 Infectees in any Emergency

Troops of the 112 Brigade and the 3 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment camp in Nuwara Eliya in less than 72 hours took steps to convert the Town Hall building at Nuwara Eliya to serve as an Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) in the event of any surge in the number of infectees of COVID-19 in the region.

The ICC was made a reality with the support of the Mayor and Health officials and workers at Nuwara Eliya in coordination with the Commander, Security Forces - Central enabling the accommodation of 500 COVID patients in an emergency. Troops completed the project in less than 72 hours as per guidelines given by the Regional Director of Health Services and the District Coordinator for Nuwara Eliya, Major General Ranjan Lamahewa Commander Security Forces-Central.

All under command establishments of the SFHQ-Central and health authorities provided required beds, mattresses, pillows, linen, and other essentials for its smooth operation. This ICC conversion process started on the directions of the Head, NOCPCO, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army with the cooperation of the General Officer Commanding, 11 Division & the 112 Brigade coordination.

3 SLSR troops in Nuwara Eliya in addition provided all electrical and wiring needs of the new ICC.

Source: www.army.lk