The State government on Saturday said oxygen manufacturing industries were instructed to explore methods to increase production.
Tankers carrying medical oxygen are being provided a green corridor with police patrol, wherever necessary, to increase the availability of oxygen. The government said that in anticipation of an increase in the demand for medical oxygen from COVID-19 treatment facilities it had taken the measures.
To resolve issues related to the supply of medical oxygen faced by hospitals and other medical facilities it has also established a 24x7 call centre under the State Drug Controller. Medical facilities facing a shortage of oxygen can call 104 for help.