Oxygen demand notably decreased in hospitals: Minister

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The oxygen demand to treat COVID-19 patients has substantially gone down in hospitals, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

He said it was a satisfactory situation as far as the oxygen consumption in the country is concerned.

“There was a heavy demand for oxygen at one stage following the number of oxygen-dependent patients, where the Oxygen usage was around 140 tonnes per day,” he underlined.

“Pertinent measures were taken to prevent a oxygen shortage and consequently, I asked for help from India, Singapore and China to obtain adequate oxygen stocks. Accordingly, now we have enough stocks of Oxygen,” the Minister pointed out.

However, he said the demand for oxygen has considerably decreased in last six days.

The Minister proceeded to highlight the importance of getting the vaccine and strictly following the health guidelines because no one is safe until everyone is safe. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Dee Friday, 10 September 2021 03:46 PM

Your ministerial buddy was absolutely correct! Is Oxygen for eating? Hats off to the the Hon. Deputy minister.

irodaya Friday, 10 September 2021 03:58 PM

God might help him

jan Friday, 10 September 2021 05:12 PM

Hom Many PFIZER VACCINES IN YOUR DEEP FREEZER

Sam Silva Friday, 10 September 2021 06:28 PM

That is because people are dying and no need oxygen

AC Friday, 10 September 2021 06:28 PM

How best is the Pfizer business going on with u and u government buddies

Co2... Friday, 10 September 2021 06:34 PM

for oxygen requirement to increase you need to fart more. then supply meets demand.

joshua Friday, 10 September 2021 07:54 PM

Health Minister talking of things he does not know.

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