In the recent standard procedures to be followed that were released by the Tamil Nadu state government, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami also released a helpline number for reporting oxygen shortage. This number, 104, will connect to a 24*7 helpline, which will resolve issues faced by hospitals over oxygen shortage.
“In order to resolve any issues related to medical oxygen supply faced by hospitals, nursing homes, the government has established a 247 call centre under the State Drug Controller. Hospitals, nursing homes in Tamil Nadu facing any shortage of medical oxygen may immediately call 104 for assistance,” the release said. Since a lot of cases have been reported so far in terms of oxygen shortage all over the country, this initiative of the Tamil Nadu government was welcomed by the public.
In addition to this, the CM also asked industries that are currently producing oxygen to look for ways to increase their production to meet the demand and not look to make a profit in times of crisis like this.
There are currently close to 1 lakh cases in Tamil Nadu and around 13, 775 fresh infections were reported on Friday, with Chennai being reported at 3,000 cases.
Click here to subscribe to The Commune on Telegram and get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.