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TopicOxygen Shortage

Topic: Oxygen Shortage

13 states reply to Modi govt query on oxygen deaths, only 1 reports ‘suspected deaths’

Govt says in some states such as Himachal, UP and Punjab the R-value is going up. Also, 37 districts are currently reporting increasing daily trend in Covid infections, of which 11 are in Kerala.

SC-appointed task force says India must have strategic oxygen reserve for 2-3 weeks like petrol

The 12-member National Task Force praised the Modi government’s efforts, saying it took proactive steps since last year to control the spread of the pandemic and on oxygen management.  

Agra hospital in denial mode over ‘mock drill’ deaths but 7 families tell a different story

Paras Hospital says 'mock drill' didn't cause deaths while Agra officials say there was no oxygen shortage at the time. Families have filed complaints of medical negligence.

How this Bihar IAS officer saved nearly 250 lives by solving acute oxygen crisis in 8 hours

Purnea averted a disaster on 12 May when the Bihar district's only oxygen plant broke down. An 8-hour operation led by DM Rahul Kumar managed to defuse the crisis.

To avoid ‘Delhi-like’ crisis, Tamil Nadu’s ‘oxygen war room’ is working 24×7 to ensure supply

Working since 6 May, the war room in Chennai services 200 hospitals and nursing homes, tracking stocks and coordinating with suppliers and police to ensure no delays.

Are oxygen concentrators essential commodity? Two Delhi courts think differently

Saket court says oxygen concentrators are covered in the definition of Essential Commodities & their price must be governed according to govt's directions. But Dwarka court doesn't think so.

What’s behind Delhi’s O2 crisis? A critical calculation Kejriwal & Modi govts forgot to make

This missing crucial element is why central govt’s policy for allocation of medical oxygen to states and UTs was labelled flawed by Supreme Court, which called for a 'complete revamp'. 

Centre vs Centre — oxygen quota stokes public spat between PGIMER and Chandigarh admin

PGIMER alleged Chandigarh administration had blocked its access to oxygen, while the latter accused the premier hospital of 'illegally' accessing supplies beyond its allocation.

J&K govt bans medical oxygen refills to NGOs, private citizens in Srinagar, faces flak

The move has drawn severe criticism in Srinagar with residents saying not allowing them or NGOs access to medical oxygen could hurt Covid-19 patients.

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