Chongqing Sets up 2 Designated Foreign-related Hospitals for Coronavirus Patients’ Treatment

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

  • Address: No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuanjiagang, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
  • Tel: +86-189 6005 7408

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University- Jiangnan Section

  • Address: No. 288 Tianwen Avenue, Jiangnan New Area, Chayuan B Zone, Nan'an District, Chongqing
  • Tel: +86-159 2266 6878

Chongqing Municipal Health Commission's foreign affairs line: +86-15932211975

 

On January 26, a press conference on the prevention and control of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) pneumonia was held in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality. The officials answered some of the most concerned questions, especially on the medical facilities of the city.

Quick achievement of 300 isolation wards with 2000 beds

On January 24, Chongqing initiated a Level-I emergency response to the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus pneumonia disease (2019-nCoV). It's announced that the city has set up 174 fever outpatient clinics, forty-eight designated hospitals, including two foreign-related designated hospitals and 300 isolation wards with 2000 beds to meet the treatment needs.

Release transparent public epidemic information every morning

Public epidemic information is released every morning. Related Departments will continue to answer questions and explain confusion through TV programs, cellphone text messages, posters, and other multimedia channels.  In the meantime, the government popularizes health knowledge and teaches the citizens on how to protect themselves in daily life.

Ensure the supply of masks and other medical supplies

Even it's during the Spring Festival, the government tries to help the market to restore normal in masks and other medical supplies. Factories and logistic employees are asked back to work. At present, Shangkun, Baina, and other enterprises in Chongqing are in full operation of producing masks and other medical materials.