Citrus Waskaduwa joins Kings Hospital to commence operations as an Intermediary Care Centre

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Sri Lanka’s luxury beachfront resort Citrus Waskaduwa recently joined hands with Kings Hospital Colombo to commence operations as an Intermediary Care Centre (ICC), strengthening Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19.

Citrus Waskaduwa, which was one of the first resorts to offer its property and facilities to the Government to be utilised as a quarantine centre, takes this brave step forward showing resourcefulness in accelerating the country’s recovery and aptly adapting to the ‘new normal’ of living alongside the global pandemic.

The Intermediary Care Centre begins operations today, 5 March, wherein asymptomatic and mild symptomatic COVID-19 patients will receive world-class accommodation and meals via Citrus Waskaduwa, with Kings Hospital bringing years of expertise in medical care and operating the treatment of patients under the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.

After an expert medical screening, the Centre is equipped to facilitate COVID-19 patients who have other comorbid illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, with the Centre hosting a High-Dependency Unit (HDU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the event that critical care is required. Additionally, ambulance services within defined spaces can be availed for emergency transportation of patients under expert supervision of the Kings Hospital staff, allowing patients to recover in a more relaxed and conducive environment. With Kings Hospital committing to provide compassionate and high-quality medical care of international standards, the Intermediary Care Centre is to offer the best clinical talent of the country supplemented with a highly skilled and competent nursing and technical team.

The hotel, consisting of 150 rooms on single, double, and triple basis, is situated in close proximity to Colombo and boasts accommodation with sea view and private balconies. Further, Citrus Waskaduwa now caters special food and beverage menus inclusive of diabetic, vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. In-room facilities and features include air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, hot water, and all amenities needed to provide patients with the utmost comfort and care.

The Intermediary Care Centre will operate under the counsel of the Ministry of Health and other concerned authorities adhering to stringent health guidelines and strict Government protocol. Both Kings Hospital and Citrus Waskaduwa assure the implementation of best practices in operations, guaranteeing unparalleled medical care and hospitality to in-house patients, and ensuring the safety of all parties involved.