They were in home isolation but dependent on oxygen concentrators
A 90-minute power failure in some areas of ward number 66 on Monday night put the lives of over 20 COVID-19 patients at risk. These patients were in home isolation and had been using oxygen concentrators.
The oxygen concentrators run on power. Without backup, families of most patients went through anxious moments till power was restored.
According to residents, power went off at 9.09 p.m. on Monday in areas in and around Rajajinagar, Mahalakshmi Layout and Malleswaram. It was restored at 10.40 p.m. after repeated calls to the jurisdictional Bescom officials.
A few patients residing on Subramanyanagar Main road, Milk Colony and Gayatrinagar told
As cases rise, Karnataka appoints nodal officers for COVID-19 surveillance and monitoring
thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bengaluru: Govt gives electric shock to public, increases unit price without informing
daijiworld.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from daijiworld.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.