Oxygen

Oxygen crisis: Delhi government responsible for mess, Jaipur Golden Hospital tells High Court

Jaipur Golden Hospital has blamed the Delhi government for the mess over supply of oxygen amid rising Covid-19 cases.

8 oxygen generation plants being set up in Delhi with support of PM CARES Fund

In view of the increased medical oxygen capacity in the national capital, 8 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Generation plants are being installed in Delhi by the support of PM CARES Funds. These plants would enhance capacity of medical oxygen by 14.4 Metric Tonnes.

Air India to bring 600 oxygen concentrators from US in next 2 days for private entities

Air India will bring around 600 oxygen concentrators on its two US-India flights in the next two days, aviation industry sources said on Sunday. 

Gujarat: Train with three 44-tonne oxygen tankers leaves for Maharashtra

He said the 'Oxygen Express' will reach Kalamboli on Monday morning after traversing a distance of 860 kilometres.

Centre bans use of liquid oxygen for all non-medical purposes as Covid-19 cases spiral

MHA has asked all States, UTs government to ensure that use of liquid oxygen is not allowed for any non-medical purpose.

SpiceXpress airlifts 800 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong to Delhi

SpiceXpress has airlifted 800 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong to Delhi amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic that has resulted in an acute shortage of oxygen in the country, it said on Saturday.

Oxygen Express: 10 containers carrying 150 tonnes of oxygen supplied in last 24 hours

The railways has carried a total of 10 containers carrying nearly 150 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen to different states in the last 24 hours, the national transporter said on Saturday.

Delhi allotted more than its oxygen quota, govt responsibility to rationalise it: Dr Harsh Vardhan

Amid oxygen shortage in the national capital, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said Delhi has been allotted more than the quota they had asked for and now to rationalise it in a timely manner and the responsibility to finely plan it lies with the state government.

It's tsunami and we are calling it wave: Delhi HC tells Centre, State to overcome crisis

The Delhi High Court on Saturday while hearing a petition on the oxygen shortage said, "its tsunami and we are calling it wave" and asked both the Centre and the state government to get prepared to overcome the crisis.

Delhi: Man held for black marketing of oxygen cylinders

The accused has been identified as Anil Kumar (51), they said, adding that 32 big oxygen cylinders and 16 small cylinders were recovered from his possession.

Prepare list of oxygen plants, revive closed units to augment supply: MHA tells states

The Centre on Friday directed all states to prepare a list of oxygen producers in their respective jurisdiction and asked them to take steps for the revival of closed units to augment supply to meet the increased demand amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.

UP Oxygen Shortage: 'Oxygen Monitoring System for UP' digital platform launched

Remdesivir production capacity being ramped up to 3 lakh vials per day: Union Minister

In view of the pandemic situation in the country and a boosted demand for crucial drugs to treat coronavirus, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday informed that the production of Remdesivir is being ramped up and very soon 3 lakh vials per day capacity will be achieved.

Proning: How to increase oxygen level at home while waiting for help

In the latest Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Covid-19 released by AIIMS Patna, doctors have stressed that proning can help manage blood oxygen levels. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India also shared self-care prone techniques.

SC wants 'national plan' on oxygen supply, Covid situation; Delhi HC says 'country being run by God'

The Delhi High Court said that if the government wants it can do anything and can even make "heaven meet earth".  

COVID-19: Symptoms and signs that a person needs oxygen

The COVID-19 situation in the country is getting precarious and people are complaining of low oxygen levels in the body even if they feel well. Low oxygen levels can be an early warning sign that medical care is needed. Here are the symptom and signs that a person needs oxygen.

Delhi's 6 private hospitals have no oxygen, others running low on supply: Sisodia writes to Centre

Sisodia alleged that tankers carrying oxygen were not able to reach hospitals in the national capital as they were being stalled by police and officials in UP and Haryana.

No restriction on movement of oxygen: Centre directs states

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday said that no restriction shall be imposed on the movement of Medical Oxygen between the state and transport authorities shall be instructed to accordingly allow free inter-state movement of oxygen-carrying vehicles.

PM Modi holds high-level meeting, directs officials to boost oxygen supply

PM Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the oxygen supply across the country and discuss ways and means to boost its availability. The officials briefed him on the efforts undertaken in the last few weeks to improve the supply of oxygen.

UP: Oxygen black marketing racket busted in Kanpur, 51 cylinders recovered

According to DCP (crime) Salman Taj Patil, investigations revealed that the agency owner was involved in black marketing of oxygen cylinders.