Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Saturday the establishment of oxygen concentrator banks in Delhi to effectively treat Covid-19 patients.
Arvind Kejriwal said that 200 oxygen concentrator banks will be set up in each district in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced the start of oxygen concentrator banks from May 15. The chief minister of Delhi said the oxygen concentrator banks were set up for Covid-19 patients who need medical oxygen urgently and in a timely manner for effective treatment.
Arvind Kejriwal said that 200 oxygen concentrator banks will be set up in each district in Delhi.
In addition, the Delhi government will also provide oxygen concentrators for Covid-19 patients on their doorstep who are recovering in home isolation. Arvind Kejriwal added that those discharged from hospitals after recovering from Covid-19 will also be given oxygen concentrators on the recommendation of doctors.
– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 15, 2021
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– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 15, 2021
The Delhi Prime Minister thanked the doctors and engineers for their efforts to fight the second wave of the pandemic and said they had set an example. He said 1,000 intensive care beds were set up in the city to treat Covid-19 patients within 15 days.
(With entries from PTI)
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