Check out these five jumbo centers in Mumbai opened by BMC for COVID patients

There are five jumbo centers in Mumbai which are operational right now. However, BMC is also planning to come with three new in the city.

The second wave of Coronavirus is hitting hard on various cities in India with Mumbai being one of the worst affected cities. The dream city is dealing with a rise in COVID-19 cases along with an acute shortage of beds in COVID dedicated hospitals. Considering the situation, Brihanmunbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is coming up with three more jumbo centers in Mumbai.

At present, there are four such facilities available where COVID patients can visit in case of emergency.

1. Richardson and Cruddas - Byculla

This place was converted into a COVID care center during in initial days of the pandemic in 2020. People living in South Bombay and nearby can visit this place.

Where: Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy Road Nagpada, Mazgaon, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008

2. MMRDA Grounds, BKC

This ground in Bandra Kurla Complex was turned into a quarantine center in May 2020. People living in Bandra and Andheri can easily visit this center now.

Where: Bandra Kurla Complex Rd, G Block BKC, MMRDA Area, Kalina, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051

3. NESCO- Goregaon East

The NESCO jumbo center is another big facility for COVID patients. According to reports in November 2020, the center was also about to start post-COVID Out Patient Department (OPD) for patients. This center is near to people living in Malad, Jogeshwari, Oshiwara, Borivali, and Goregaon.

Where: NESCO, Western Express Hwy, NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063

4. Richardson and Cruddas- Mulund

This jumbo facility had started with 1,800 beds in June 2020. People living in Thane, Dadar and nearby places can reach this center.

Where: Lal Bahadur Shastri Rd, Jagjivan Ram Nagar, Mulund West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400080

5. Dahisar toll plaza

This can be well reached by people living in Virar, Nalasopara, Bhagandar, Mira Road and Borivali.

Where: Dahisar Toll Plaza, Western Express Hwy, Diamond Industrial Estate, Dahisar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400068

The government has also started a vaccination drive at these centres from May 2021 during the second phase of vaccination.

Also Read: Deja-Vu! Lockdown-like situation again: Government imposed section 144 in Maharashtra

For more such stories follow Local Samosa on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Telegram.