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Free Covid-19 quarantine, treatment centre for the poor

Afif Abd Halim3 years ago25th Aug 2021Pictures
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A Crest Malaysia volunteer delivers food to a patient at the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine centre in Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
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TRAVELODGE City Centre in Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur, has been converted into a Covid-19 low-risk quarantine and treatment centre.

Catering for Categories 1 and 2 coronavirus patients in the low-income group, the centre is fully sponsored by Crisis Relief Services and Training Bhd (Crest Malaysia).

The centre, which opened on August 7, will house Covid-19 patients for 10 days, as instructed by the Health Ministry, for free.

Patients will need to pay a refundable deposit of RM100 at registration. Their bags will be searched for prohibited items, which include cigarettes and alcohol.

Dietary requests for religious and health reasons may be arranged in advance and approved based on availability. Patients are encouraged to bring their own snacks.

The facility has a medical team on standby. Patients are surveilled around the clock. 

Visitors are not allowed. – August 25, 2021.

A Crest Malaysia volunteer delivers food to a patient at the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine centre in Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A Crest Malaysia volunteer delivers food to a patient at the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine centre in Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A doctor checks a Covid-19 patient for severe symptoms. Cases requiring more care are sent to Maeps Serdang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A doctor checks a Covid-19 patient for severe symptoms. Cases requiring more care are sent to Maeps Serdang. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Volunteer doctors make their rounds at the Travelodge City Centre quarantine facility for the poor, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Volunteer doctors make their rounds at the Travelodge City Centre quarantine facility for the poor, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A volunteer checks a patient's bag at registration. Tobacco and vape products are among the items that are barred at the centre. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A volunteer checks a patient's bag at registration. Tobacco and vape products are among the items that are barred at the centre. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
The converted Travelodge City Centre quarantine facility has a medical team on standby for cases of emergency. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
The converted Travelodge City Centre quarantine facility has a medical team on standby for cases of emergency. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Patients must keep to their rooms which are equipped with a digital oximeter and thermometer for self health checks and amenities such as internet access, telephone, television and water heater. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Patients must keep to their rooms which are equipped with a digital oximeter and thermometer for self health checks and amenities such as internet access, telephone, television and water heater. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Toiletries are packed in plastic for volunteers and patients at the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Toiletries are packed in plastic for volunteers and patients at the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A worker disposes of personal protective equipment worn by the doctors working in the red zone of the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A worker disposes of personal protective equipment worn by the doctors working in the red zone of the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A newly arrived patient is registered and screened for admission at the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
A newly arrived patient is registered and screened for admission at the Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
The Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility is well-stocked with food for the patients, who may make special dietary requests, the approval of which is subject to availability. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
The Travelodge City Centre Covid quarantine facility is well-stocked with food for the patients, who may make special dietary requests, the approval of which is subject to availability. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Doctors and volunteers working in the red zone sanitise their tools and personal belongings at the end of the shift. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
Doctors and volunteers working in the red zone sanitise their tools and personal belongings at the end of the shift. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
The Travelodge City Centre is now a Covid-19 quarantine and treatment facility for low-income, low-risk patients, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
The Travelodge City Centre is now a Covid-19 quarantine and treatment facility for low-income, low-risk patients, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 25, 2021.
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