"States Must Keep Oxygen Demand Under Control": Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Amid a crippling shortage of life-saving medical oxygen in many Covid-hit parts of the country, Union minister Piyush Goyal has advised states to keep the "demand under control" by containing the rapid second coronavirus wave that has triggered an unprecedented spurt in cases. पेशेंट को जितना जरूरत है उतना ही ऑक्सीजन लगाना चाहिए। कई जगह से वेस्टेज के साथ ही, पेशेंट को जरूरत ना होते हुए भी ऑक्सीजन लगाने की खबर आ रही हैThe patient should use as much oxygen as they need. In many places there is news that oxygen is being given even when it is not needed. pic.twitter.com/WVKr45z8tB "State governments should keep demand (for medical oxygen) under control. The demand-side management is as important as the supply-side management. Containing COVID-19 spread is the responsibility of state governments and they should fulfil this responsibility," Mr Goyal was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. "If cases continue to rise unlimitedly, then it will pose a major challenge for the healthcare infrastructure of the country. We are with state governments, but they need to manage the demand and take concrete steps to contain COVID-19 spread," he added. Mr Goyal also advised states to avoid oxygen wastage.