MADURAI: Tamil Nadu minister for municipal administration K N Nehru on Monday inaugurated a 200-bed siddha centre to treat Covid-19 patients in Madurai.

The centre on the American College premises is jointly set up by the Madurai Corporation, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the college administration.

Corporation officials said only those with mild symptoms would be treated in the centre. Special menu of food suiting siddha treatment will be provided. Five siddha doctors would take turns and would be available round the clock. Apart from siddha medicines, breathing exercises and yoga will be taught.

There is a 108-bed siddha Covid-19 facility at Yadava College in the city.