Pune, Jul 27 (PTI)Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday asked officials to set up three "jumbo" COVID-19 treatment facilities in Pune amid spike in cases.

During a visit to review the COVID-19 situation here, Pawar also said there were complaints of overcharging against some private hospitals, adding these bills will be examined by independent accountants.

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He asked district and civic officials to ramp up health infrastructure in and around Pune keeping in mind the August-end scenario.

Pune officials had said an 800-bed mega facility would be set up to treat coronavirus positive patients.

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