Covid-19: 85% of hospital beds in Klang Valley being used, says Health Ministry

By MARTIN CARVALHO

Photo: Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry is increasing hospital bed capacity in the Klang Valley for Covid-19 treatment after reaching 85% usage this weekend, says the Health Ministry.

The ministry also said more beds would be set up for Covid-19 patients in categories three to five at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL).

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