New Delhi: In the wake of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation is struggling to cope up with the rising demand for oxygen. There have been stories of oxygen scarcity from numerous components of the nation. Amid complaints of oxygen scarcity in Delhi hospitals, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday (April 24) mentioned that Delhi has been allotted more than the oxygen quota it had requested for and it is the state authorities’s duty to rationalise and plan for it.
Dr Harsh Vardhan inspected preparedness on the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre and Hospital, which shall be useful for COVID-19 sufferers from subsequent week. He mentioned, “Each state has been assigned their quota for oxygen as per the production of oxygen in India.
Even Delhi has been allotted more than the (oxygen) quota they had requested for, and Delhi CM even thanked the PM for that yesterday… Now to rationalise the quota in a well timed method and the duty to finely plan it lies with the state authorities,” mentioned Vardhan.
Dr Harsh Vardhan additionally acknowledged that the Central authorities has additionally assured unhindered transportation of oxygen in Delhi.”Earlier, CM said they are having a problem with the transportation of oxygen after which the central government assured them they will ensure unhindered transportation. The government also assured that strict action will be taken against those who try to create hindrance in transportation,” mentioned Vardhan.
During his go to, Health Minister additionally appealed to everybody to preserve the COVID’s applicable behaviour “Do gaj ki duri, mask hai jaruri,”( preserve two metres distance) however mentioned there isn’t a need to panic.”One needs to deal with the coronavirus with patience. There is no need to rush to the hospital immediately in a panic situation. Stay in contact with your doctor over the telephone and keep consulting them. The important weapon against this is COVID-appropriate behaviour,” mentioned Vardhan.”Do gaj ki duri, mask hai jaruri. Also, wear your mask properly. Avoid visiting any crowded place. Wash or sanitise your hands frequently,” he mentioned.
(Inputs from ANI)
