Arvind Kejriwal said that in every district of Delhi, there will be a bank with 200 units of OCBs.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the launch of oxygen concentrator banks (OCB) in Delhi from May 15. He said that in every district of Delhi, there will be a bank with 200 units of OCBs. The Covid patients who are in home isolation can ask for home delivery of these oxygen concentrators.
While addressing a press conference, Mr Kejriwal said, "It has been seen that Covid patients often need to get admitted to ICUs when they're not given medical oxygen when needed. Sometimes patients even die. We have set up these banks to fulfill these gaps."
Mr Kejriwal added that if any patient, who is in home isolation, needs medical oxygen, their team will arrive at the patient's doorstep within two hours. One person who has technical knowledge will assist the team to help the patient and his/her family. Discharged patients who need medical oxygen can also contact them.
He said that the doctors will stay in touch with the patients till they recover so that if they need to be hospitalised, timely action can be taken. He also mentioned that any patient can call on the helpline number, 1031, get themselves registered and added to the list of patients who have isolated themselves at homes. However, the team will make sure of the patient's requirement.
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