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PM Narendra Modi is working with the states to ensure proper distribution of medical oxygen.
Highlights
- The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across the nation
- The hospitals are struggling to cope up with rising demand for oxygen and other items
Latest Updates
Gujarat: An IAF C-17 Globemaster landed at Surat Airport today from Bhopal at 1644 hrs and brought two empty oxygen tankers, 20 & 25 metric ton capacity to be refilled at Hazira, Surat. (ANI)
Taiwan to send Oxygen generators to India. In a tweet, Kolas Yotaka, Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson said, "First shipment of oxygen generators from Taiwan to India is leaving this week. We are all in this together."
IAF's C-17 Globemaster from Indore, MP landed at 1647 hours today with two empty oxygen tankers of 30 MT capacity each. These tankers will go to Bhilai Steel Plant for filling and from there by road to Indore: Raipur Airport Director, Rakesh Ranjan Sahay (ANI)
Bhutan to supply liquid oxygen to India from a new plant being set up at the Motanga Industrial Estate, Samdrup Jongkhar: Embassy of India, Thimphu (ANI)
Delhi High Court has asked Delhi government to file affidavit mentioning the status of the stock of liquid and gaseous oxygen with refillers by 10 am on Wednesday.
European Commission says a shipment of 'urgently needed oxygen, medicine & equipment' will be delivered to India by European Union Member States over coming days. (ANI)
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government will import 18 cryogenic tankers from Thailand and 21 ready-to-use oxygen plants from France.
Air India is airlifting 10,636 oxygen concentrators manufactured by Philips. 636 already flown in from the US, says Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri (ANI)
The first 'Oxygen Express' for Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal and Jabalpur) with six loaded tankers will depart tonight from Bokaro: Indian Railways (ANI)
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh requested PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah to enhance daily quota of oxygen.
All factory owners in Haryana have been directed to deposit all cylinders they have with respective Deputy Commissioners as there is a great shortage of cylinders in hospitals: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij
Indian Railway's 'Oxygen Express' carrying four oxygen tankers, reached Lucknow from Bokaro on Monday morning.
The turnaround time of oxygen-carrying tankers was reduced to 1-2 hours from 4-5 days by taking the help of the Indian Air Force transport aircraft which have been ferrying empty tankers: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs said that there is no need to panic as India has enough oxygen stock. It added that the issue is its transportation from the producing states to high-demand areas which the government is trying to address. (PTI)
One C-17 aircraft is bringing 6 oxygen containers from Dubai on Monday and is expected to reach Panagarh, West Bengal by 7:30 pm. Airlift for another 6 containers from Dubai is planned for tomorrow: Defence PRO (ANI)
The Centre has decided to set up 13 oxygen generation plants in five northeastern states to boost availability of the life-saving gas amid its shortage in several states of the country. (PTI)
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on the request of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has agreed to arrange emergency supplies of oxygen from Himachal Pradesh to Delhi: Himachal Pradesh CMO (ANI)
Tamil Nadu allows Vedanta's Sterlite plant to produce oxygen for four months amid shortage.
Air India brought 328 oxygen concentrators to India on its New York-Delhi flight on Monday: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Five COVID-19 patients died at a private hospital in Hisar. Kin alleged oxygen shortage as cause. Police are verifying the allegations.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in a letter to his counterpart in Gujarat Vijay Rupani said, "My sincere request to Gujarat CM to take cognisance of the delays in delivery of Liquid Medical Oxygen tanks, cylinders & vaporisers from manufacturers in Gujarat. In this crisis hour, it will be good if we all could work together ensuring timely service delivery."
Oxygen shortage issue: Jaipur Golden Hospital's counsel informs Delhi High Court that we (the hospital) are facing uncertainty along with shortage. We are not even able to contact our supplier of oxygen, he says. Counsel claims that Delhi Govt has created a mess.
Solictor General Tushar Mehta said that "right now we have enough oxygen, if distributed rightly. We have enough quantity to supply oxygen to hospitals."
We have secured another 12 ready-to-use cryogenic tanks to transport liquid oxygen from Dubai. The Indian Air Force is airlifting 6 of these tanks today to India: Adani Group
Vinayak Hospital in Noida on Monday (April 26) put out an SOS call for depleting oxygen supplies. “Even after informing the administration, there has been no assurance of any help so far.” Neelesh Kumar, Medical Superintendent in Vinayak Hospital, told Zee News. The hospital does not treat COVID-19 patients.
An Air India flight, carrying 500 BiPAPs, 250 oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies from Singapore, landed in Mumbai on Sunday night.
Uttar Pradesh's Meerut District administration made urgent arrangements for oxygen cylinders following oxygen crises at KMC Hospital. Akhilesh Mohan, CMO said, "There was oxygen crisis here, some cylinders have been arranged from medical college."
Five tonnes of oxygen concentrators have been dispatched from New York to India.
As many as 47 of the 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh will get medical oxygen plants under the PM CARES Fund to overcome the oxygen shortage faced by COVID-19 patients, a government release said. (PTI)
The Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Sunday said, "Karnataka government has decided to deploy 5,000 portable oxygen generators in COVID-hit Bengaluru and 1,000 each of the remaining 30 districts across the state."
France to provide medical oxygen assistance to India to help combat COVID-19. (ANI)
To increase medical oxygen capacity of Delhi, eight Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Generation plants are being installed with the support of PM CARES Fund. These plants would enhance the capacity of medical oxygen by 14.4 metric tonnes: Government sources (ANI)
"A Task Force has been formed to ensure that there's no black marketing of Oxygen cylinders and Remdesivir injections. Everyone has been instructed to keep an eye on such criminals. No leniency will be shown towards anyone who is trying to play with lives of people," Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said.
Mishra said that strict action is being taken against those involved in black marketing of medical supplies necessary for treating COVID-19. "11 cases have been registered so far for black marketing or attempts of black marketing of Remdesivir. National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked in Indore and Bhopal. Further action is being taken in rest of the cases registered in Jabalpur, Ratlam & Indore," MP Home Minister was quoted as saying by ANI.
Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster aircraft airlifts three empty oxygen tankers from Indore in Madhya Pradesh for refilling in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Initially, the demand had come from Maharashtra & 7 tankers were loaded from Vizag. They travelled a distance of over 1800 kms & reached Nagpur & Nashik for the much-needed Oxygen. 3 tankers were moved from Lucknow to Bokaro, 1 tanker was unloaded at Varanasi: Railway Board Chairman Suneet Sharma said.
"Encouraged by this response & success, we've further moved 4 tankers from Lucknow to Bokaro. They have been loaded. They're about to start from Bokaro. We expect that by midnight, they'll be able to reach Varanasi & by tomorrow morning they'll reach Lucknow," he informed.
Sharma added, "5 tankers has reached Lucknow, they're expected to reach Bokaro tomorrow morning. So, these 9 tankers will carry approx 150 MTs of Oxygen, much needed for UP. We're in touch with govts of Delhi, MP, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh for Oxygen Express for their states."
All major ports waive off all charges for ships carrying oxygen and oxygen related equipment cargo: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel sends a tanker, carrying 16 tons of Oxygen, for Medanta Hospital, Lucknow that is facing oxygen shortage. The step has been taken upon a request by Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, over telephone: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's Office
Four cryogenic oxygen containers arrived in India at Panagarh airbase in West Bengal from Singapore. The containers were airlifted in an IAF C-17 aircraft from Changi Airport in Singapore earlier this morning.
Oxygen Express delivered nearly 150 tonnes of oxygen in the last 24 hours. Expresses arrived at Nashik and Lucknow with Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) for Maharashtra and UP respectively. Containers unloaded at Nagpur and Varanasi en route to supply LMO in these regions: Ministry of Railways informed.
"Third Oxygen Express also started its journey from Lucknow on Saturday and more trains are in the pipeline. Green Corridors are helping in fast movement of Oxygen Express," the Ministry of Railways was quoted as saying by ANI.
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh orders shutdown of operations in the state’s iron and steel industries to divert Oxygen for medical use, along with immediate establishment of Oxygen Control Rooms at the state and district levels amid escalating Oxygen crisis in the state: Punjab CMO (ANI input)
A tanker of oxygen arrived at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. It contained 2.5 tons of oxygen that could last for four to five hours.
Dr SCL Gupta, MD at Batra Hospital in Delhi broke down as he spoke about the dire oxygen crisis. He said, "We are requesting people to take their patients wherever O2 is available. We understand patient is someone's mother, father.. if I lose someone close, I'd naturally feel bad."
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review steps taken to boost oxygen availability in the country. He emphasised that there was an immediate need to augment the supply of medical-grade oxygen as well as equipment required for patient care both at home and in hospitals," the Government of India (GOI) said in a statement.
"PM stressed all ministries and depts need to work in synergy to up availability of oxygen and medical supplies. It was decided to grant full exemption from Basic Customs Duty and health cess on import of items related to Oxygen and Oxygen related equipment for 3 months with immediate effect," the statement added.
The basic customs duty on import of COVID-19 vaccines has also been exempted. "PM directed Revenue Dept to ensure seamless & quick custom clearance of such equipment. It was also decided that Basic Customs Duty on import of Covid vaccines be also exempted with immediate effect for 3 months," ANI quoted GoI as saying.
"Since the last two weeks, there is a drastic increase in demand for medical oxygen. We are trying to meet this increased demand. We've stopped the production of oxygen for industrial use," said Aparna Nayar, Manager at Southern Gas Ltd in Thiruvananthapuram. (ANI input)
We are closing the admissions because of an oxygen shortage. We are discharging the patients: The COVID-19 in-charge of Saroj Hospital in Delhi was quoted as saying by ANI.
"We haven't received backup oxygen supply yet. We have 70 patients who are in critical condition and need oxygen. If we don't get oxygen supply there could be a big disaster. We have started discharging patients," he added.
All ICU beds at our hospital are full for the last 4-5 days. Some critical patients need 40-50 ltr of oxygen per minute to maintain oxygen saturation level. The oxygen supply chain is compromised: Dr. Suresh Kumar, MD, LNJP Hospital.
Oxygen tanker arrives at Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre after the hospital sent SOS call today morning.
32 big oxygen cylinders and 16 small oxygen cylinders were recovered during a raid at a house in Dashrath Puri area. Probe underway: Delhi Police.
Provide security to vehicles transporting Oxygen: Home secretary tells states, UTs
Gwalior: 30 patients were shifted from Jaya Arogya Hospital to other hospitals due to shortage of oxygen, yesterday. "The patients have been shifted, they are fine," said Kaushlendra Vikram Singh, District Collector.
As many as 15 tankers containing more than 250 tonnes of Medical Oxygen from Rourkela, Jajpur, and Angul district in Odisha have been despatched to the various parts of the country in the last 24 hours. (ANI)
Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft took off from Indore airport with empty oxygen tankers for Jamnagar in Gujarat. Tankers are scheduled to travel from Jamnagar to Indore by road.
Five patients suffering from COVID-19 died at a Jabalpur hospital. Families alleged disruption in oxygen. The hospital administration have denied the allegations. A probe has been ordered.
Delhi High Court suggests Delhi government to appoint more people with nodal officer to meet oxygen requirement of hospital at this crucial time.
Bram Healthcare Private Limited and Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre moves Delhi High Court on issue relating to shortage of oxygen. Bram Healthcare urges court to issue direction to supply 125-150 oxygen cylinder.
Avantika Hospital in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad has reported shortage of oxygen. The hospital has put up a board saying they are not admitting new patients. The doctors at the hospital have said that their backup supply of oxygen would last only for 2 to 3 hours.
Find below the list of helpline numbers for Delhi
Distrct: Control room number
Eastern: 011-2051234
Northeast: 011-2115289
Shahdara: 011-22111077
Northern: 011-27708768
Middle: 011-23270151
North West: 011-25951182
West: 011-25100096/011-25195529
Southwest: 011-25060031/011-25060032
New Delhi: 011-23385743
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Southeast: 011-26476415/011-26476416Two IAF C-17 aircraft airlifted two empty cryogenic oxygen containers and one IL-76 aircraft airlifted one empty container to Panagarh yesterday
An Oxygen carrying vehicle has reached Max Hospital, Saket in Delhi after the hospital sent an SOS to the government.
25 sickest patients have died in last 24 hrs at the hospital. Oxygen will last another 2 hrs. Ventilators & Bipap not working effectively. Need Oxygen to be airlifted urgently. Lives of another 60 sickest patients in peril: Director-Medical, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
Oxygen tanker arrives at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital after the hospital sends SOS.
In a seven-point directive, DDMA said its order will specify the daily allocation in respect of all health establishments as well as the `inter-se distribution` amongst different suppliers.
Amid a severe shortage of oxygen across the country in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases, steelmaker Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) has announced that more than 500 tonnes of liquid oxygen is available at its Angul plant.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued new guidelines for supply and allocation of oxygen supply across the national capital and said oxygen supply to all health establishments will be strictly regulated as per allocation orders issued by the government from time to time.
The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has set up a 24×7 control room to address complaints from Delhi hospitals regarding insufficient oxygen supply.
Delhi’s Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute on Thursday (April 22) wrote a letter to the government flagging shortage of oxygen required to treat COVID-19 patients. Located in Paschim Vihar, the director of the hospital has written a letter to the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Health Minister and DDMA seeking immediate assistance for procurement of oxygen.
Avantika Hospital in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram, where 35 patients were admitted, ran out of oxygen supply on Thursday (April 22). The hospital management has requested the patients to be shifted to another hospital. The family members of the hospital have been left helpless.
The ‘Oxygen Man’ of Mumbai, Shahnawaz Sheikh, sold his Rs 22 lakh SUV to help COVID patients get access to oxygen cylinders. Staying at Malad, the ‘messiah’ set up a control room to manage oxygen supplyfor the needy.
The Delhi Police on Thursday (April 22) arranged oxygen supply for Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh after they were informed of a shortage by the hospital officials. The police officials of North-West district arranged one truck with 1.5 tonne oxygen from Bawana and another truck with 2.5 tonne oxygen from Bhiwadi. The timely action saved the lives of more than 200 COVID-19 positive patients.
New Delhi: In the wake of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country is struggling to cope up with the growing demand for oxygen, hospital beds, medicines and other essential items. There have been reports of oxygen shortage from various parts of the country. There have been successes and failures in this battle for oxygen.
The Centre has directed installation of 551 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen Generation Plants inside public health facilities as the nation grapples with oxygen shortage. The PM CARES fund, set up for combatting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, will be utilised for the establishment of these plants.
The Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre in south Delhi will be operational from 10 am on Monday (April 26), an official statement said.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (April 25) said that a portal has been set up for better management of the oxygen supply between the Centre, states and Oxygen manufacturers.
47 of the 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, will get medical oxygen plants under the PM CARES Fund to overcome the oxygen shortage faced by COVID-19 patients, a government release said.