11 makeshift hospitals built in Wuhan for patients with mild coronavirus symptoms

A total of 11 makeshift hospitals for patients with mild coronavirus symptoms have been built in Wuhan city, the epicenter of the outbreak. 

They are expected to provide 9,029 beds in total. 

As of 4:00 p.m. local time Thursday, nine makeshift hospitals have been put into use, admitting up to 5,620 patients, according to the Wuhan Health Commission.

So far, 52 patients have been discharged from the hospitals, said the commission.