Coronavirus | Ensure buffer stock of oxygen to meet higher demand: Odisha CM

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed officers to ramp up beds with oxygen system and keep ready for all associated equipment.

With the day by day spike quick approaching the 5,000-mark, Mr. Patnaik took stock of the COVID-19 state of affairs right here.

“Though there is no problem of beds and oxygen currently, we will have to remain prepared. Our oxygen supply situation has to be closely monitored. Eensure that all related accessories at the hospital level are available on priority,” he mentioned.

Observing that the second wave has significantly affected many States and the well being system in some cities was below extreme pressure, the Odisha CM mentioned particular focus must be on offering most potential quantity of beds with oxygen assist and the system has to work on war-footing to guarantee this inside dedicated timelines.

“Many States are facing critical medicines shortage. Though we have sufficient medicines stock, we must ensure buffer stock to tackle higher demand in coming weeks.”

As the return of migrant labourers seemed imminent, Odisha was possible to return to system put in place final yr.

“With lockdowns imposed in seriously affected States, the Collectors should be prepared for the return of the migrants. The protocols followed earlier should be reactivated by the Collectors immediately based on the existing database,” Mr. Patnaik ordered.

“The quarantine norm and testing should be ensured for all the returnees. Senior officers assigned as observers and other responsibilities should put their best effort like last year.”

The CM mentioned, “Due to our alert preparedness and pro-active measures, we have been able to manage the situation to a large extent. However, we need to be prepared for the worst-case scenario and ensure that every patient is treated with dignity and put in best efforts to save precious lives.”