No shortage of medical oxygen yet, says Nashik district collector

Nashik: Nashik district collector Suraj Mandhare on Wednesday said there is no shortage of medical oxygen in the district and action will be taken against anyone found hoarding medical oxygen.

Mandhare convened a meeting of emergency operation centre (EOC) and reviewed the situation of oxygen and Remdesivir injection supply required for Covid patients.

“The requirement for oxygen is 38 tonne per day across the district and 55 tonne per day is available which means the district is at a safe position. However, considering the situation we have decided to keep a check on the production and usage of the medical oxygen and oxygen for a non-medical purpose, so things can be altered as and when required,” Mandhare said

He said teams have been formed to keep a check on both oxygen and medicine supplies, and also ensure there is no hoarding.

“Teams have been formed under the leadership of food and drug administration joint commissioner Madhuri Pawar. The teams will take the stock of medicines and at the same time the teams from district industries centre will also visit companies to ensure oxygen supply has been maintained,” said the collector adding relevant cases would be registered against people violating the norms.