In Karnataka, the number of COVID-19 infections has crossed 25 lakh mark. As a result, the state s administration is considering a full-fledged protracted lockdown even after June 7th.
No shortage of medical oxygen in Karnataka: Health Minister Dr Sudhakar
Amid reports of shortage of medical oxygen in hospitals across Karnataka, health minister Dr Sudhakar has shared data to point out that usage is well below daily production capacity.
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Karnataka is one of the worst-hit states by the second wave of COVID-19. With the rising number of COVID cases in the state, especially in Bengaluru, which is accounting for the majority of the fresh cases, there s a reported shortage of beds, drugs and medical oxygen.
After the Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (PHANA) wrote to Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar highlighting an acute shortage of oxygen supply due to the increased demand in Bengaluru this week, the minister has responded with some data on medical oxygen production.