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NMMC opens library at CIDCO COVID-19 centre in Navi Mumbai

According to sources, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and Let's Read Foundation have jointly launched this unique initiative called 'Library in Covid Centre'.

NMMC opens library at CIDCO COVID-19 centre in Navi Mumbai
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In an interesting initiative, in order to keep the patients suffering from the coronavirus stress-free, a library full of books has been opened at the CIDCO COVID-19 Centre in Navi Mumbai.

According to sources, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and Let's Read Foundation have jointly launched this unique initiative called 'Library in Covid Centre'. For a long time, patients suffering from COVID-19 have been admitted here in order for them to be isolated from their family members. Therefore, this initiative is touted to entertain the patients and lift up their spirits during such difficult times.

Moreover, an excellent bibliography in Marathi, Hindi and English has been made available at this place. There are books by well-known authors on various topics such as encyclopaedias as well as fictional books about inspiring characters that radiate positive thoughts. In addition, Commissioner Abhijeet Bangar has expressed confidence that some people will continue to enjoy reading books even after they go home and a wider readership movement will emerge from it. He further added that similar activities will be started in other co-operative centres of the corporation in the near future.

On the other hand, the NMMC has decided to start an Outpatient Department (OPD) for mucormycosis at three civic hospitals in Nerul, Vashi and Airoli. This development comes after six cases of mucormycosis were reported in the city.

NMMC chief Abhijit Bangar held an urgent meeting after a few cases of mucormycosis were reported among COVID-19 patients who have diabetes, kidney-related diseases or organ transplant and discussed in detail the measures to be taken in this regard.

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