Neighbouring states unable to give oxygen to Maharashtra: Health minister Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope. File Pic

Maharashtra has approached neighbouring states for medical oxygen supply amid the COVID-19 surge, but they have expressed their inability due to its high demand there, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters in Jalna, Tope said Maharashtra will have to reduce the wastage of medical oxygen as it is in high demand now.

He told reporters that the state government has directed oxygen manufacturers to supply it only for medical purposes and not for industrial use. Medical-grade oxygen is used for the treatment of critical COVID-19 patients and in other cases of respiratory diseases.

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said there was a shortage of medical oxygen and the Centre should help supply it for coronavirus patients in the state by using Air Force planes.

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