Sanjayji, 'Kovid Center' not possible at Wankhede or Brabourne Stadium: tweeted Aditya Thackeray

Environment Minister Aditya Thackeray and Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal have rejected a demand by Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for setting up a 'Kovid' center at a cricket stadium in Mumbai, Wankhede or Brabourne. Aditya Thackeray clarified that there is a possibility of accumulation of mud on the ground during monsoons. (Aditya Thackeray clarifies on Sanjay Raut demand for Wankhede Stadium as COVID Center)

"All resources should be used in Mumbai to fight against Corona. The decision to take over Wankhede Stadium to provide quarantine facilities is a good one. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is requested, why not take over Brabourne Stadium along with Wankhede? ” This question was asked by Sanjay Raut on Twitter.

"Sanjayji, you can't take stadiums or playgrounds, because there is a possibility of mud. They will not be suitable for use in the rainy season. The open space with a solid / concrete base is usable and is already being done there (quarantine facility). ” That was the answer given by Aditya Thackeray on Twitter.

The Marine Drive Citizens Association had also opposed the setting up of a quarantine center at Wankhede. The association had feared that the disease could spread due to mudslides on the ground during monsoons. He also drew attention to the issue of ban on setting up quarantine centers in residential areas as per the Centre's guidelines.

As on 16th May, 2020, COVID-19 confirmed cases are being reported from 214 countries/territories/areas. A total of 42,48,389 laboratory confirmed cases and 2,92,046 deaths have been reported from globally. Focus of outbreak that was initially China, has now shifted toEuropean region and United States of America.Maximum number of cases is currently being reported from USA, Russia, Spain, UK, Italy,Germany, Brazil, Turkey and France.As per analysis of the biggest cohort reported by Chinese CDC, about 81% of the cases are mild,14% require hospitalization and 5% require ventilator and critical care management.