At present, patients occupy about 60% of the 52,000 beds in the nation’s coronavirus wards.

At present, patients occupy about 60% of the 52,000 beds in the nation’s coronavirus wards. Although more beds are being added, only 38% of the 52,000 beds are equipped with oxygen. On Friday, the day before he tested positive, Health Minister Stepanov warned reporters: “If we fail to comply with rules, we may get 100% bed occupancy in a month.”