On Saturday, the Center invited all states and union territories to a functional and stable source of medical oxygen.
The advisory was issued at a time when neighboring China is recovering from a surge in covid-19 cases.
In the letter, the Union’s Department of Health and Family Welfare suggested states and union territories hold a weekly review assembly to keep medical devices working properly.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare writes to all states/UTs to a functional and stable source of medical oxygen for the control of the Covid19 pandemic pic. twitter. com/WFQC8LlqTs
He also said that the mere availability of life equipment, liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders deserves to be assured.
“Although covid cases in the country are low and not expanding at the moment, in order to cope with all the demanding situations that will arise in the future, the commissioning and maintenance of those medical services is of paramount importance,” the letter says. “With timely preparedness and responsiveness, we will be able to cope with the demanding situations related to covid-19, if any, that will arise in the future. “
India was one of the countries hardest hit by the first two waves of the pandemic. During the momentary wave, the country had been struggling with a severe oxygen crisis. Shortages of life-saving gases, as well as medicines and hospital beds, have forced patients’ families and friends to seek help on social media. Hospitals sent SOS messages as their oxygen reserves were dangerously low.
Health Minister Mansukh Mandavya said on Saturday that RT-PCR would be mandatory for passengers entering India from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand. They must upload their verification effects in advance.
“Even after landing in India, they will go through thermal control,” Mandavya said, according to PTI. “We have issued an order for them to be quarantined in the country if they are found to have a fever or test positive. “
On Thursday, the Center said 2% of total foreign passengers for Covid-19 after arriving at airports from December 24.
2% of passengers will be met through the airline, and will be allowed to leave the airport after handing in their samples for Covid-19 testing.