Ammon News -

Director of Ma'an Health Affairs, Dr. Amjad Abu Darwish, said work is underway to build a field hospital in the southern governorate to treat coronavirus patients.

Speaking to "Petra," on Saturday, Abu Darwish said the hospital's construction has begun on a plot of land near Ma'an Governmental Hospital, with a capacity of 250 beds, including 50 beds are designated for the intensive care unit.

The Ministry of Health will provide all services and medical equipment to the new healthcare facility, according to Abu Darwish.