Covid scare: 'Ensure regular supply of medical oxygen,' Centre tells states ahead of mock drill
Among other measures, the Health Ministry had announced Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid vaccine had been approved by the Centre.
Dec 24, 2022, 12:49 PM IST
Neighbourhood first: India delivers 200 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to Bangladesh
"Indian Railways’ Oxygen Express is set to embark on its journey to Bangladesh. This is the first time ever that the Oxygen Express is put into operation to neighbouring country," said the Ministry of Railways in a statement.
Jul 25, 2021, 07:31 AM IST
COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi to chair high-level meeting to review availability of medical oxygen
PM Narendra Modi is worried about the possible third wave of COVID-19 and wants his government to stay prepared for it
Jul 09, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
Whole world is facing the 'oxygen shortage,’ Zee explains the crisis!
In view of its growing demand, the Centre has directed industries to restrict the use of liquid oxygen, including existing stock, and divert it for medical purposes. This is expected to add around 1,500 tons to the daily supply.
May 27, 2021, 15:02 PM IST
UK to send 18-tonne oxygen generators, 1,000 ventilators to India amid COVID crisis
The United Kingdom is sending the world's largest cargo plane carrying three 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators to India.
May 07, 2021, 21:28 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal to review COVID-19 situation, demand for medical oxygen in Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will on Friday review the COVID-19 situation and the daily demand for medical oxygen in the national capital.
May 07, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
CM Mamata Banerjee urges PM Narendra Modi to increase allocation of oxygen for West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday (May 7, 2021) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to increase the allocation of medical oxygen for the state of West Bengal.
May 07, 2021, 14:04 PM IST
Amid supply crisis, Delhi government to maintain buffer stock of oxygen
With many hospitals struggling with dangerously low levels of oxygen supply, the Delhi government has decided to maintain a buffer stock of the gas to be used during extremely critical situations.
Apr 24, 2021, 07:37 AM IST
Provide security to vehicles transporting Oxygen: Union Home Secretary tells states, UTs
The Home Secretary took note of the Delhi High Court order in which the court has given directions to ensure strict compliance on the oxygen allocation order of the Health Ministry dated April 21 and order of MHA, issued under Disaster Management Act, 2005 dated April 22.
Apr 24, 2021, 06:33 AM IST
CM Yogi Adityanath's BIG decision - Oxygen to be sold in UP on doctor's prescription only
The Uttar Pradesh government has now made a doctor`s prescription mandatory for buying oxygen or refilling cylinders amid a severe oxygen supply crunch in the country.
Apr 23, 2021, 11:20 AM IST
Delhi HC pulls up Centre for not diverting sufficient oxygen to hospitals for COVID-19 patients
The Delhi High Court told the Centre, "You are not exploring all avenues to augment oxygen supply. Beg, borrow or steal," asking why is it not waking up to the gravity of the emergency situation.
Apr 21, 2021, 23:28 PM IST
Manish Sisodia accuses Haryana official of blocking oxygen supply to Delhi, state govt rejects the charge
Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia on Wednesday accused the Haryana government of blocking medical oxygen supply to Delhi. The Haryana government, however, vehemently refuted the allegations.
Apr 21, 2021, 22:08 PM IST
COVID-19: Dr Ved Chaturvedi's advice on home hospitalisation, here's what he said
Lt Gen retd Dr Ved Chaturvedi, Rheumatologist, Ganga Ram Hospital, extended his valuable advice on home hospitalisation.
Apr 19, 2021, 15:39 PM IST
Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen
The Health Ministry has been directed to finalise the tender for the same and also explore possible sources for import identified by the missions of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), it said.
Apr 16, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
Centre asks states, UTs to ensure Oxygen supply at healthcare facilities amid COVID-19 situation
The states were asked to assess the need and then to press more tankers into action, repurpose similar vehicles for carrying oxygen, take steps to reduce their turnaround time so that patients do not face any lack of oxygen.
Sep 14, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
