Coronavirus: Up to 10 UK sites could become makeshift hospitals
Officials are looking to convert up to 10 more sites across the country into makeshift coronavirus hospitals similar to the ExCel exhibition centre in London, Sky News understands.
Military planners are already examining five locations in support of the Department of Health and Social Care, a Whitehall source said.They would not confirm any of the areas, but said they would likely include major cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle.pandemic said the aim was to convert between eight to 10 sites into hospital facilities.
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