Odisha Affairs
Odisha: Industrial Training Institute builds equipment to move Oxygen bedside
The government-runIndustrial Training Institute(ITI) has developed a trolley-cum-lifter to carryoxygen cylindersnear the beds of Covid patients inhospitals. It can easily transport Oxygen cylinders up to 160 kg in weight.
Transportation of oxygen from production units to the hospital involves various logistical issues. After the cylinders are transported to hospitals and Covid care facilities, these are manually shifted.
National and International Affairs
Delivered nearly 14,500 tonnes of medical oxygen to various states so far: Railways
The Railways has delivered nearly 14,500 tonnes of liquid medical Oxygen in over 884tankerstovarious statessince it started its operation, the national transporter said.
So far, 224 ‘Oxygen Express’trainshave completed their journey and brought relief to various states, while eight others, loaded with over 563 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in 35 tankers, are currently on their way.
Relief by ‘Oxygen Express’ trains has reached 13 states — Uttarakhand, Karnataka,Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Nadu,Haryana, Telangana, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
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