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 The U.S. government, through the United States Southern Command, USSOUTHCOM, donated three Mobile Medical Units. - Social Security courtesy photo - |
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 Published Tuesday, August 25, 2020 The U.S. government donates
$1,125,000 in Mobile Medical Units By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The U.S. government, through the United States Southern Command, USSOUTHCOM, donated three Mobile Medical Units valued at $1,125,000 to Social Security on Monday. Each unit has five modules that can be used independently or interconnected. The donation includes a total of 15 modules that add up to a total usable area of 729 square meters. The new units, totaling 120 beds for the care of covid-19 patients, were a needed support to public hospitals during the pandemic. The new mobile medical units are quick and easy to assemble. They are made of high-quality materials: aluminum, fire-resistant vinyl, capable of withstanding various climates and weather conditions, including rain, winds and tropical environments. These units have an electric plant, lighting, independent air conditioning systems, a water supply system from an external drinking source, an internal cover of thermal covering and portable sinks to facilitate the clean hygiene for officials and patients. According to Sharon Day, the U.S. Ambassador, the donation is one more example of how much the U.S. values its relationship with Costa Rica and how much the government values Costa Rica's commitment to respond to the pandemic. "In times like the ones we live in, we can only overcome difficulties if we face that together as neighbors, communities and governments," Ambassador Day said. "We stand shoulder to shoulder with Costa Rica in these unprecedented times. We hope that these mobile medical units will provide medical care to all who need it and reinforce the unbreakable alliance between our countries." These mobile units will be managed through the Emergency Attention Center. One will be installed in Mexico Hospital and other at the San Juan de Dios hospital. A third unit will be installed in another public hospital, Social Security said. Donations of equipment are vital to Social Security in its fight against the pandemic that continues causing deaths in the country. As of Monday afternoon, the Ministry of Health provided the following statistics on the status of the virus in the country: • 643 new covid-19 cases, bringing the total to 21,343 active cases. The ages of patients infected range from a three-month-old baby to a 97-year-old person. • 8,393 foreign-born people have been infected of the 34,436 cases since March, approximately 24% of the total cases. • 414 patients are being treated in public hospitals, where 143 patients are in Intensive Care Units in delicate health conditions, 271 patients are in recovery rooms. Most of the infected patients are quarantined in their homes. • 12,758 coronavirus patients have fully recovered, which is a 37% recovery rate. • 86,132 people have been ruled out. • 134,812 medical covid-19 tests have been made. • 362 deaths of people infected with covid-19 since March, approximately 1% death rate. Of these 137 were women and 225 men. The ages range from 21 to a 100-year-old person. Since July 30, the ministry announced they will not provide updated information on immigrants who die from covid-19 in the country. Up to then, authorities reported 30 foreign-born people had died from covid-19 since March. Readers can see the updated number of total patients in each district at the National Distance Education University on its Covid-19 Map.  As of Monday night, the pandemic has killed 811,801 patients worldwide, according to recent statistics reported by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. ---------------------------- What have you heard about the U.S. government donating to your country? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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