Two major sporting stadia within Wales have been transformed into field hospitals to fight the Coronavirus outbreak. There are plans to have around 2,000 beds in the Principality Stadium with its neighbour helping along.
Principality Stadium
The stadium is now host to a giant marquee under which the beds and medical equipment will be positioned.
Work on the pitch continues. Fantastic tented structures to create enclosed Ward environments. A feat of engineering and construction @CV_UHB @WelshGovernment @WelshRugbyUnion @principalitysta @cardiffcouncil Teamwork pic.twitter.com/yhotJqBB9K
— Len Richards (@CAV_LenRichards) April 12, 2020
Britain’s fourth largest stadium, and the biggest in Wales, is currently host of a 27 bed ward.
A 27 bed Ward in The Dragon’s Heart Hospital. Thank you to the team – a real collaborative effort. Teamwork @CV_UHB @WelshGovernment @WelshRugbyUnion @cardiffcouncil @principalitysta pic.twitter.com/xfrtDeOUCG
— Len Richards (@CAV_LenRichards) April 12, 2020
The team behind the work have already taken in 300 beds and a lot more kit will go through ‘Gatland’s Gate’ in the coming days and weeks.
What a great team. Just taken possession of 300 beds at the Dragon’s Heart Hospital. Great support for the NHS system. @WelshGovernment @WelshRugbyUnion @principalitysta @CV_UHB @cardiffcouncil Great response to #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/EWezDZwGyO
— Len Richards (@CAV_LenRichards) April 12, 2020
Arms Park in medical hands
Cardiff Arms Park today getting ready. Thank you all for giving up your Easter Sunday pic.twitter.com/qPsPosVSNc
— Norma Mackie (@normam123) April 12, 2020
The Cardiff Arms Park is being utilised as part of the Dragon’s Heart hospital and has already seen flooring laid upon the artificial turf.
With no rugby action for the foreseeable future the grounds, along with Parc Y Scarlets have seen the takeover for medical purposes in the bid to fight covid-19. Rodney Parade, host of the Dragons, Newport County AFC and Newport RFC is also being labelled as a possible site for a medical facility.
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