With the growing number of cases of COVID-19 in the state, the demand for protective equipment which includes hazmat suits, masks, gloves among others has sharply increased in the past couple of weeks. While several doctors have complained about the shortage of equipment, hospitals like Grant Medical College are unable to start their isolation facilities without having adequate stock of equipment.

Barring the facilities at civic-run hospitals, Grant Medical College of JJ Hospital in Byculla and GT Hospital in Fort are all set to start their isolation facilities. While all the preparations are complete, they still need a 15-day supply of personal protective equipment for the staff.