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Neighbouring states unable to supply oxygen to Maha: Tope
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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2021, 04:42 PM IST
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On Wednesday, Tope said, We have approached all the neighbouring states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to supply oxygen for medical purpose, but owing to their own rising demand, these states have expressed their inability to supply oxygen.
Talking to reporters, Tope said Maharashtra will have to reduce the wastage of medical oxygen as it is in high demand now.
Maharashtra has approached neighbouring states for medical oxygen supply amid the COVID-19 surge, but they have expressed their inability due to its high demand there, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, Tope said Maharashtra will have to reduce the wastage of medical oxygen as it is in high demand now.
Mumbai, April 14
Maharashtra has approached neighbouring states for medical oxygen supply amid the COVID-19 surge, but they have expressed their inability due to its high demand there, Health M
Coronavirus | Neighbouring States are unable to supply oxygen to Maharashtra, says Tope
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Maharashtra Health Minister calls for optimised use in State after Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat decline request citing high domestic demand.
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Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope. File | Photo Credit: PTI
Maharashtra Health Minister calls for optimised use in State after Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat decline request citing high domestic demand.
Maharashtra has approached neighbouring States for medical oxygen supply amid the COVID-19 surge, but they have expressed their inability due to high domestic demand, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday.
Maharashtra has approached neighbouring states for medical oxygen supply amid the COVID-19 surge, but they have expressed their inability due to its high demand there, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters here, Tope said Maharashtra will have to reduce the wastage of medical oxygen as it is in high demand now. Medical-grade oxygen is used for the treatment of critical COVID-19 patients and in other cases of respiratory diseases. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said there is a shortage of medical oxygen and the Centre should help supply it for coronavirus patients in the state by using Air Force planes.