Oxygen needs of hospitals change from day to day: AIIMS chief on Delhi audit report
3 years, 9 months ago

Oxygen needs of hospitals change from day to day: AIIMS chief on Delhi audit report

India Today  

Oxygen needs of hospitals are dynamic and change from day to day, Dr Randeep Guleria said on Saturday. Director of AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr Guleria was referring to a report in which a sub-group headed by him termed the Delhi government's claims over consumption of medical oxygen during the second wave as "exaggerated". In its report, the panel said the Delhi government "exaggerated" the consumption of liquid medical oxygen during the second wave. READ: What went wrong in Delhi's oxygen demand assessment | Decoding error in calculation The SC-appointed panel's report says the Delhi government sought 1,140 metric tonnes of medical grade oxygen during the second wave. Citing the report, the BJP on Friday accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's government of "criminal negligence".

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Slow rise in hospitalisations at Delhi hospitals, not alarming yet
3 years, 2 months ago

Slow rise in hospitalisations at Delhi hospitals, not alarming yet

India Today  

Data available on Delhi Corona app shows that the number of bed occupancy at Delhi hospitals has increased in the last two days -- hinting at a slow rise in hospitalisations. A health worker prepares a bed for the Covid-19 patients A health worker prepares a bed for the Covid-19 patients 'Incidental positives' at Delhi hospital Doctors said they are …

After denying Delhi govt admits people had due to oxygen shortage
3 years, 8 months ago

After denying Delhi govt admits people had due to oxygen shortage

Op India  

Months after submitting in the Delhi High Court that there had been no deaths due to shortage of oxygen in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Wednesday lashed out at the central government after it informed the Rajya Sabha that no deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by States and UTs during the second …

No Deaths Due To Lack Of Oxygen Reported By States, UTs During Second Covid Wave: Centre In RS
3 years, 8 months ago

No Deaths Due To Lack Of Oxygen Reported By States, UTs During Second Covid Wave: Centre In RS

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Central Government on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that no State/UT specified any death due to lack of oxygen during the the second wave of COVID-19. Minister of State for Health, Bharati Pravin Pawar in a written reply to a question by Congress MP KC Venugopal on whether a large number of COVID-19 patients died on roads …

Can't say Delhi 'exaggerated' oxygen needs four times: AIIMS' Randeep Guleria on interim report; all you need to know
3 years, 9 months ago

Can't say Delhi 'exaggerated' oxygen needs four times: AIIMS' Randeep Guleria on interim report; all you need to know

Firstpost  

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria who headed the SC panel report on Delhi’s oxygen needs, said the report is an interim one, and “oxygen needs are dynamic and change from day to day” Day after an interim report of a Supreme Court-appointed panel on Delhi’s oxygen needs sparked a controversy, AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria, who headed the panel reportedly said that …

Why Delhi faced oxygen crisis if the demand was exaggerated
3 years, 9 months ago

Why Delhi faced oxygen crisis if the demand was exaggerated

Op India  

An Interim Report on the audit of medical oxygen demand and consumption in Delhi prepared by a Supreme Court appointed committee has confirmed what was being suspected, that the Delhi govt was grossly overestimating its oxygen demand during the months of March and April. The hospitals in Delhi were being supplied by the suppliers like Inox using their own tankers, …

Delhi Govt Was Sent 'Exaggerated Oxygen Report' on June 22: Top Sources Call Out Kejriwal's Lie
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Govt Was Sent 'Exaggerated Oxygen Report' on June 22: Top Sources Call Out Kejriwal's Lie

News 18  

The Delhi government on Friday said that the audit team appointed by the Supreme Court has “not signed or approved” the interim report which claims that the national capital “inflated” its medical oxygen needs during the peak of the second Covid-19 wave. An audit team appointed by the SC has reportedly found that the Delhi government exaggerated the oxygen requirement …

Delhi Oxygen Audit Report Says Wrong Formula Used To Project 700 MT Demand In Supreme Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Oxygen Audit Report Says Wrong Formula Used To Project 700 MT Demand In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The sub-group constituted by the Supreme Court for oxygen audit of Delhi has opined that "exaggerated claims and wrong formula" were used by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to project its requirements for Liquid Medical Oxygen during the second wave of the COVID pandemic. It was also evident that some hospitals could not differentiate between KL and …

Delhi govt 'exaggerated' oxygen requirement by 4 times during peak of second wave, says SC panel's interim report
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi govt 'exaggerated' oxygen requirement by 4 times during peak of second wave, says SC panel's interim report

Firstpost  

The exaggeration could have “triggered a crisis” in the oxygen supply to 12 states reporting a high number of active COVID-19 cases, the interim report was quoted as saying An interim report by a Supreme Court-appointed audit group on Friday stated that the Delhi government exaggerated its oxygen requirement by four times during the COVID-19 second wave peak in April-May, …

Audit committee says Delhi used wrong calculations for oxygen demand
3 years, 9 months ago

Audit committee says Delhi used wrong calculations for oxygen demand

Op India  

An Interim Report on the audit of medical oxygen demand and consumption in Delhi prepared by a Supreme Court-appointed committee has confirmed what was being suspected, that the Delhi govt was grossly overestimating its oxygen demand during the months of March and April. Wrong calculations, errors, and baseless claims The report states that while the Delhi govt had demanded 700 …

Kejriwal government demanded four times more oxygen than required, finds Supreme Court audit panel
3 years, 9 months ago

Kejriwal government demanded four times more oxygen than required, finds Supreme Court audit panel

India TV News  

Kejriwal government demanded four times more oxygen than required, finds Supreme Court audit panel A Supreme Court panel has said that the Delhi government exaggerated the city's oxygen requirement by four times when Covid cases were at the peak. The Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi had exaggerated oxygen requirement by upto four times during the Covid-19 second wave, said the …

Kejriwal govt demanded 4 times the medical oxygen than Delhi actually needed: SC's audit panel
3 years, 9 months ago

Kejriwal govt demanded 4 times the medical oxygen than Delhi actually needed: SC's audit panel

Op India  

The audit team appointed by the Supreme Court has found out that the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government exaggerated the oxygen requirement in the national capital by more than four times during the April 25-May 10 peak period of the Covid-19 second wave, reports Times of India. According to the reports, the Supreme Court-appointed oxygen audit team has exposed the Delhi …

Delhi Govt Exaggerated Oxygen Requirement By 4 Times Amid Covid Second Wave: SC Audit Committee
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Govt Exaggerated Oxygen Requirement By 4 Times Amid Covid Second Wave: SC Audit Committee

ABP News  

New Delhi: During the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic, Delhi exaggerated its oxygen requirement which could have adversely affected the oxygen supply of other states, the committee constituted for the Oxygen Audit of Delhi stated. According to the committee, the demand for oxygen placed by the Delhi government between April 25 and May 10 can be up to 4 times …

10 of 52 Uttar Pradesh hospitals wasted oxygen: IIT report
3 years, 9 months ago

10 of 52 Uttar Pradesh hospitals wasted oxygen: IIT report

India TV News  

10 of 52 Uttar Pradesh hospitals wasted oxygen: IIT report The report claims that of the 52 hospitals from various districts, 10 were found to be wasting oxygen or using more than the required amount per patient. The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has submitted a report to the state government on the oxygen wastage in hospitals across Uttar Pradesh …

Delhi private hospitals setting up own oxygen plants to tackle possible third Covid wave
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi private hospitals setting up own oxygen plants to tackle possible third Covid wave

India Today  

In preparation for a possible third wave of coronavirus, several private hospitals in Delhi have begun installing their own oxygen generation plants in order to avoid a repeat of the city's oxygen crisis during the second wave. Among the private hospitals setting up their own oxygen plants are Jaipur Golden Hospital and Batra Hospital, where patients had died due to …

Delhi govt think tank delivers over 2,300 oxygen concentrators to hospitals
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt think tank delivers over 2,300 oxygen concentrators to hospitals

Firstpost  

Dialogue and Development Commission has delivered oxygen concentrators of 5 LPM and 10 LPM capacity funded by donors to Delhi government hospitals, said its vice-chairperson New Delhi: Tech-based solutions and selfless contribution of several individuals and organisations saw Dialogue and Development Commission, a premier think-tank of the Delhi government, deliver over 2,300 oxygen concentrators to several government hospitals here, a …

Delhi was returning oxygen to suppliers, asked them to store the excess
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi was returning oxygen to suppliers, asked them to store the excess

Op India  

While the Delhi government was claiming till yesterday that it was not getting adequate oxygen from other states to meet its demand, a study done by the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation under the government of India has revealed that it was actually getting more oxygen than it needed. The courts also had agreed to this demand, with Delhi High …

Divert surplus oxygen from Delhi's quota to other states, says Manish Sisodia
3 years, 10 months ago

Divert surplus oxygen from Delhi's quota to other states, says Manish Sisodia

Firstpost  

The Delhi deputy chief minister said the National Capital needed 700 MT of oxygen when COVID-19 cases were rising, but a fall in cases and hospital admissions has brought that number down to 582 MT New Delhi: The Delhi government has written to the Centre, saying the surplus oxygen that is being given to it can be supplied to other …

Covid-19: Delhi's positivity rate falls to 14%, Oxygen requirement down to 582 MT
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi's positivity rate falls to 14%, Oxygen requirement down to 582 MT

India TV News  

The national capital has reported 10,400 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest since April 20, when the city had reported 28,395 cases, health officials said here on Thursday. More importantly, Delhi's daily Covid positivity rate has also come down to 14 per cent, the lowest since April 22, when the positivity rate was at its peak …

Delhi's oxygen requirement down, told Centre to redirect surplus quota to other states: Manish Sisodia
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi's oxygen requirement down, told Centre to redirect surplus quota to other states: Manish Sisodia

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday said the city's requirement of oxygen has gone down from 700 metric tonnes to 582 metric tonnes per day and the Aam Aadmi Party government has written to the Centre asking it to give the surplus quota to other states. We have told Centre to give the extra oxygen from Delhi's quota …

Delhi: AAP MLA launches oxygen concentrator library at her Kalkaji office
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi: AAP MLA launches oxygen concentrator library at her Kalkaji office

India Today  

As the nation battles the shortage of oxygen-related equipment, an oxygen concentrator library is now operational at AAP MLA Atishi's Kalkaji office. Delhi has been grappling with a shortage of medical oxygen ever since the second wave of Covid-19 hit the country. Meanwhile, the national capital on Tuesday reported 12,481 new cases, 347 more fatalities with a positivity rate of …

Delhi Gets 3 Out of 21 Oxygen Plants from France
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Gets 3 Out of 21 Oxygen Plants from France

News 18  

The national capital has received three out of the 21 Pressure Swing Adsorption oxygen plants from France and is likely to get the remaining later this month, officials said on Saturday. Of the total oxygen supplied to Delhi presently, an average of 29 per cent is supplied by the railways and an average of 71 per cent is via roadways, …

Ensure Delhi gets 700MT of oxygen daily, not sporadically: Supreme Court tells Centre
3 years, 10 months ago

Ensure Delhi gets 700MT of oxygen daily, not sporadically: Supreme Court tells Centre

Firstpost  

The apex court made the remark after the total quantity of oxygen delivered to Delhi on 6 May was 577 MT, resulting in a shortfall of 123 MT The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to remedy the situation forthwith and to ensure the availability of 700 MT of oxygen to Delhi on a daily basis, pending further orders. The …

Centre claims Delhi getting excess oxygen, using it inefficiently, diverting to black market
3 years, 10 months ago

Centre claims Delhi getting excess oxygen, using it inefficiently, diverting to black market

India Today  

Central government agencies have carried out a survey of 62 major government and private hospitals and 11 oxygen refilling stations in Delhi, and found that the oxygen provided to the city is being "inefficiently used" and possibly even being "diverted to black market", central government sources said. "Inefficiency in use and diversion reports indicate that oxygen is being diverted to …

Delhi Oxygen Crisis: Situation Improving, Says Kejriwal at High-level Covid Review Meet
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Oxygen Crisis: Situation Improving, Says Kejriwal at High-level Covid Review Meet

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation in the national capital. During the meeting, Kejriwal pointed out that Delhi’s precarious situation with regard to the availability of oxygen was coming under control and therefore beds across government and private hospitals should be increased. The chief minister also stressed that no life …

Delhi received 577 MT oxygen on May 6, AAP Govt says 'not enough'
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi received 577 MT oxygen on May 6, AAP Govt says 'not enough'

India TV News  

Delhi received 577 metric tonnes of oxygen on May 6 against its demand for 700 metric tonnes per day, said AAP MLA Raghav Chadha on Friday. Sharing the oxygen bulletin with the press digitally, Chadha said Delhi received only 577 metric tonnes of oxygen from the Centre on May 6. Chadha said Delhi's oxygen demand has risen to 976 metric …

Delhi oxygen crisis: Supreme Court talks tough, asks Centre to supply 700 MT of life-saving gas daily
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi oxygen crisis: Supreme Court talks tough, asks Centre to supply 700 MT of life-saving gas daily

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday put its foot down stating that 700 metric tonnes of medical oxygen have to be supplied to Delhi daily to tide over the Covid-19 crisis. The Supreme Court had earlier this week stayed the contempt proceedings initiated by the Delhi High Court against Central officials for non-compliance of its direction and asked it to place …

Mumbai vs Delhi: Why the capital is facing an oxygen crisis?
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai vs Delhi: Why the capital is facing an oxygen crisis?

India Today  

Delhi, accustomed to extremely polluted air, is now being made to gasp for medical oxygen due to negligent administrative management and poor Centre-state coordination, courtesy political acrimony. Malviya claimed Delhi, with little over 90,000 cases, was consuming 433.1 MT of oxygen per day and demanding 900 MT. Delhi with approx 90,000 cases is consuming 433.1 MT of oxygen per day …

Centre needs to revamp its O2 allocation plan: SC
3 years, 10 months ago

Centre needs to revamp its O2 allocation plan: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the central government’s policy on allocating medical oxygen supplies to states needed a “complete revamp”, highlighting what it said were the “most obvious points” of considerations overlooked by the expert committee. The court added that the formula, which computed total requirement of a state on the basis that 50% of the non-ICU beds …

You will have to give 700 MT oxygen to Delhi: Supreme Court to Centre
3 years, 10 months ago

You will have to give 700 MT oxygen to Delhi: Supreme Court to Centre

India TV News  

You will have to give 700 MT oxygen to Delhi: Supreme Court to Centre The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Centre that Delhi must get at least 700 tonnes of oxygen every day, which has been requested by the government to meet the demands of the Covid patients. The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Centre that Delhi must …

Arvind Kejriwal reveals Delhi’s oxygen demand is less than 700 MT
3 years, 10 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal reveals Delhi’s oxygen demand is less than 700 MT

Op India  

Ever since the second wave of COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in India, many states have been facing a shortfall in oxygen supplies. For the last several days, the AAP government led by Arvind Kejriwal has been saying that Delhi requires at least 976 MT of oxygen every day to cater to the oxygen crisis in the national capital, which the …

Other states will suffer if Delhi is supplied more oxygen: GoI tells SC
3 years, 10 months ago

Other states will suffer if Delhi is supplied more oxygen: GoI tells SC

Op India  

During the hearing on oxygen supply to Delhi in Supreme Court today, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that if oxygen is provided to Delhi as per the demand of the Delhi govt, other states will suffer. — Live Law May 6, 2021 He said that the demand of Delhi govt for 700 MT of oxygen per day is not a …

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal thanks PM Modi for supply of over 700 MT oxygen amid spiralling Covid-19 cases
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal thanks PM Modi for supply of over 700 MT oxygen amid spiralling Covid-19 cases

India TV News  

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal thanks PM Modi for supply of over 700 MT oxygen amid spiralling Covid-19 cases Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanking him for the supply of more than 700 MT of medical oxygen. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi wherein …

Won't let any patient die due to oxygen shortage if we get 700 MT daily: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 10 months ago

Won't let any patient die due to oxygen shortage if we get 700 MT daily: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday assured that he will not let anyone die of oxygen shortage if the Centre supplies the national capital with 700 MT of life-saving gas every day. "If Delhi gets 700 MT oxygen daily, we can immediately add around 9,500 beds," he said at a news briefing. Covid and non-Covid health care facilities in …

Supply eases but no respite for small hospitals in Delhi
3 years, 10 months ago

Supply eases but no respite for small hospitals in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

With Delhi receiving 555 MT of medical oxygen on Tuesday – a significant improvement from the average 445 MT per day recorded between May 1 and 3 – the oxygen crisis in the city eased a bit with bigger hospitals saying they are receiving more quantities of oxygen per delivery, which led to fewer alarm calls. On May 1, 2 …

Oxygen demand by Delhi is more than Mumbai for similar Covid-19 cases
3 years, 10 months ago

Oxygen demand by Delhi is more than Mumbai for similar Covid-19 cases

Op India  

Even since the second wave of Covid-19 in the country, several states have faced shortages of oxygen, ICU and other beds, and medications like Remdesivir etc. For example, if one compares Delhi’s oxygen consumption with Mumbai, it appears Delhi’s consumption is double the consumption in Mumbai despite having similar active cases. On 3rd May, Delhi had 89,592 active cases at …

Supply oxygen or face contempt, Delhi HC tells Centre
3 years, 10 months ago

Supply oxygen or face contempt, Delhi HC tells Centre

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Centre to show cause why contempt not be initiated against it for failing to comply with order on supply of oxygen to Delhi for treating COVID-19 patients. It added that the Supreme Court has already directed, and now the High Court is also saying that the Centre will have to supply 700 MT …

Delhi to Receive 244 Tonnes of Oxygen Tomorrow, DRDO to Set Up Five Plants in Capital by Weekend
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi to Receive 244 Tonnes of Oxygen Tomorrow, DRDO to Set Up Five Plants in Capital by Weekend

News 18  

Delhi will receive 244 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen on Wednesday and with this, the total amount delivered to the city in 24 hours will be nearly 450 tonnes, the railways said. In a bid to contain the oxygen shortage crisis in the national capital, the Defence Research and Development Organisation will set up five oxygen plants, out of the …

AAP claims Delhi was given insufficient oxygen supply, says received 60% less than what was demanded
3 years, 10 months ago

AAP claims Delhi was given insufficient oxygen supply, says received 60% less than what was demanded

Firstpost  

AAP MLA and Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Raghav Chadha said that 41 hospitals with around 7,000 people on oxygen support sent SOS calls to the city government on 3 May New Delhi: Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Raghav Chadha on Tuesday said 41 hospitals with around 7,000 people on oxygen support sent SOS calls to the city government on 3 May. …

Delhi: Army base hospital faces oxygen shortage as AAP govt reduces quota
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi: Army base hospital faces oxygen shortage as AAP govt reduces quota

India TV News  

Delhi: Army base hospital faces oxygen shortage as AAP govt reduces quota As per sources in the Indian Army, the base hospital has enough supplies to take care of its patients but the issue has to be addressed shortly otherwise it can lead to shortages The Army Base Hospital in Delhi is facing shortage of medical oxygen after the city …

Delhi to get 205 tonnes of liquid oxygen in Railways’ biggest single-day load
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi to get 205 tonnes of liquid oxygen in Railways’ biggest single-day load

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is scheduled to receive around 205 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen on Tuesday morning as the Union ministry of railways has deployed 10 tankers onboard two Oxygen Express trains. Till Monday, the national capital received 190 tonnes of liquid oxygen from Oxygen Express trains, with Tuesday's supply Delhi would have received 395 tonnes of LMO in total through the …

Delhi government seeks Army's help to tide over Covid-induced oxygen crisis
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi government seeks Army's help to tide over Covid-induced oxygen crisis

India TV News  

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has demanded help from the Army and the Centre to ramp up transportation of medical oxygen in the city. Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the city hospitals are still facing shortages despite the Centre increasing the quota of medical oxygen to 590 MT. On vaccination of the 18+ category, Sisodia …

COVID-19: Delhi hospitals cry for help amid oxygen shortage
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi hospitals cry for help amid oxygen shortage

India TV News  

COVID-19: Delhi hospitals cry for help amid oxygen shortage Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital in Malviya Nagar on Sunday sounded an alarm about their depleting stocks around noon, saying 50 people, including four newborns, were "at risk". Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital in Malviya Nagar on Sunday sounded an alarm about their depleting stocks around noon, saying 50 people, including four newborns, …

Delhi's Oxygen Crisis Worsens, Only 447 MT in Stocks Remain: Sources
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi's Oxygen Crisis Worsens, Only 447 MT in Stocks Remain: Sources

News 18  

Delhi’s medical oxygen supply on Monday stood at around 447 MT, significantly less than the Centre’s allocated quantity of 590 MT, sources in the city government said. In view of Delhi’s growing caseload, the Centre recently raised the city’s daily oxygen quota from 378 MT to 480 MT, then to 490 MT and finally, to 590 MT. However, the Delhi …

Ensure Delhi's oxygen supply issue is rectified by midnight: Supreme Court to Centre
3 years, 10 months ago

Ensure Delhi's oxygen supply issue is rectified by midnight: Supreme Court to Centre

India Today  

As hospitals in Delhi continue to grapple with oxygen shortage due to a rise in Covid-19 cases, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure that the deficit in the supply of oxygen to the national capital was rectified before May 3 midnight. "Till the formulation of a national policy by the Centre on admissions to hospitals, no patient shall …

Delhi hospitals cry for help amid acute oxygen shortage as Covid cases surge
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi hospitals cry for help amid acute oxygen shortage as Covid cases surge

India Today  

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients. Later, at night, the hospital said it will not take any admission which requires oxygen or ventilation support "due to inconsistent liquid oxygen …

Delhi's Sant Parmanand Hospital sends SOS as oxygen supply runs low, around 80 critical
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi's Sant Parmanand Hospital sends SOS as oxygen supply runs low, around 80 critical

India TV News  

Delhi's Sant Parmanand Hospital on Saturday flagged that it is dangerously running on low level of oxygen supply which can lead to a very serious adverse patient incident. The hospital has informed that there are 53 patients on liquid oxygen support which is left for just 2 hours while 25 patients are on D Type calenders which are also running …

'We Mean Business': Delhi HC Threatens Centre With Contempt Over Oxygen Supply to Capital
3 years, 10 months ago

'We Mean Business': Delhi HC Threatens Centre With Contempt Over Oxygen Supply to Capital

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Saturday warned the Centre to supply 490 metric tonne of allocated medical oxygen to the national capital today itself “by whatever means” to treat critical Covid-19 patients or face contempt. Taking cognisance into the deaths of eight patients in Batra Hospital due to lack of oxygen supply, the court told the government, “Do you mean …

Delhi HC seeks info of patients admitted, discharged at hospitals since April 1 to review 'malpractice' allegations
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC seeks info of patients admitted, discharged at hospitals since April 1 to review 'malpractice' allegations

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Saturday sought information on a number of patients admitted, discharged, undergoing treatment at Delhi hospitals since April 1 to review allegations related to 'malpractices' and accusations of beds not being vacated. A woman waits to be vaccinated for the coronavirus disease at a hospital, in New Delhi, The high court was hearing multiple pleas filed …

Many Delhi hospitals grapple with oxygen shortage, seek urgent help
3 years, 11 months ago

Many Delhi hospitals grapple with oxygen shortage, seek urgent help

India Today  

Several hospitals in the national capital reported a precipitous drop in their oxygen stocks on Saturday and sent out desperate messages of help on a day 12 Covid-19 patients died at the Batra Hospital here due to lack of the life-saving gas. Delhi government-run GTB Hospital said it has stock till 8 pm while Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital maintained …

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