GURUGRAM: The quarantine facility set up in Manesar to screen Indians evacuated from China for the Wuhan coronavirus infection has a major scarcity of water and not enough toilets, leaving the few that are there dirty and triggering hygiene concerns, according to those staying there.The camp was set up by the Army at very short notice for 324 Indians brought back home by a special Air India flight on February 1. They have to spend a minimum of 14 days at the facility while they undergo tests to rule out a coronavirus infection.Some of the quarantined residents told TOI they were appreciative of the Army’s hospitality but hoped the camp would fix its sanitation urgently because a hygiene problem cannot be allowed to fester at a sensitive facility like this one.A student who asked not to be named said lack of adequate hot water in the current harsh cold weather conditions was also affecting residents. “The toilets in the facility are a bit congested and dirty,” said another. However, both said Army officials responsible for building the facility are doing the best they could.Another student said, “There are just five mobile toilets for over 300 people here. Each barrack has 22 beds. The toilets are in bad shape but we have been told the issue is being solved. There are only three electricity ports for charging in every barrack accommodating 22 persons. Overall, there are 10 barracks.”The student also claimed there was only one bucket for eight people to use. “And it becomes really difficult to bathe for everyone as hot water is available only for a little over one hour. Hot water comes only during the early hours of the morning. If we miss it, we don’t get it later in the day,” added the student.Only male evacuees are housed at this camp. “The facilities for those who are staying in other places where women and couples are staying are much better. But I don’t want to compare. They are trying their best and we are pointing out if we need any changes,” said another student, who was in Wuhan to study.“When we told them (Army officials) about the issues, they were very warm and listened to us. When we realised they got less than 48 hours to arrange everything from scratch, we understood that time constraint was an issue. They have started cleaning the toilets more regularly and have promised to resolve other issues too,” said one of the residents.There was, however, satisfaction with the food. “From bed tea to dinner, everything is given on time. And honestly, the food is just awesome,” said a student.An Army official said the facility had been set up in very little time and everything had to be outsourced. “We are cleaning toilets as per the norms prescribed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The mobile toilet effluent is being treated as per international guidelines so that no infection goes out. Around 2% hypochlorite solution is being used with a contract period of 15-30 minutes in 1:1 ratio. Fomites, including stethoscopes, are being disinfected,” said the official.