In Pakistan govt. has designated hospitals in each district for treatment of COVID-19 patients. In my city, Govt. Authorities designated three Govt. owned hospitals for diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients in my city (5000 beds collectively). It is easier for Govt. to control flow of information from Govt. owned facilities. If any suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient show up at private hospitals,hospitals are bound to refer patient to any of the three hospitals nominated by the Govt. As of today, there are 150 confirmed patients in my city.
Govt. has also directed private hospitals to keep beds spare and if govt. run short of space, Govt. can direct private hospitals to start treating patients.
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