China News Network, April 8th, comprehensive British media reported that according to the website of the British Ministry of Health and Social Security, as of 9 a.m. local time, the cumulative number of newly diagnosed cases of British New Coronary Pneumonia reached 55,242. On the same day, the Nightingale "Square Cabin Hospital" temporarily built by the United Kingdom in response to the new coronary pneumonia epidemic began to welcome the first batch of patients.

The picture shows the Trafalgar Square in central London under the epidemic. China News Service reporter Zhang Pingshe

According to reports, the hospital will provide up to 4,000 beds equipped with ventilators and other equipment, and will treat patients who require further intensive care.

Once the hospital is fully operational, there will be a total of about 25,000 doctors, nurses and logistics staff working here.

According to reports, this hospital is the first temporary hospital to be opened among several "square cabin hospitals" planned by the British government.