Rewind 2021 - Oxygen crisis prompts State to augment infrastructure and supply
The Hindu
The vicious second wave of COVID-19 has put the State on its toes
Bengaluru
The year 2021 would most starkly be remembered for those heart-wrenching images of families and friends of COVID-19 patients running from pillar to post frantically in search of oxygenated beds. As the year winds down, with the vicious second wave of the pandemic behind us, where do we stand in terms of our oxygen needs and supply?
Currently, of the total Central allocation of 1,200 MT of oxygen per day, the actual usage has been hovering around 160 MT per day for the last two months. Munish Moudgil, who is in charge of oxygen supply from refilling stations to healthcare facilities, said nearly 98% of the oxygen consumption is for patients with non-COVID ailments. Oxygen consumption had remained at 120 MT per day on an average during the pre-COVID-19 period.
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