By Lizzie Day • Published: 07 Apr 2020 • 23:51
CREDIT: NHS Nightingale Facebook
London’s new Nightingale Hospital has tonight taken its first coronavirus patients.
The 100-acre site at London’s ExCel sports centre has been converted to cater for 4,000 patients in the fight against Covid-19.
And it was opened by Prince Charles by video link on Friday, having completed self-isolation following his own diagnosis.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Health Minister Nadine Dorries, who have also recovered from the virus, were at the hospital for the opening.
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