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By: Shree1news, 19 JUN 2021
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday laid the foundation stones of several projects, including eight liquid medical oxygen (LMO) and pressure swing adsorption (PSA) plants, in virtual mode to further strengthen the health infrastructure in eight districts of the State.
The plants will have a capacity of producing 24,000 litre medical oxygen per minute. Eight districts, where foundation stone for LMO plants were laid, are Jharsuguda, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Sonepur, Nayagarh, Sundargarh and Mayurbhanj.
The Chief Minister had earlier announced that 20 LMO plants will be set up in the State by the year-end out of which foundation stone for seven plants had been laid on June 9. Stating that there has been a outstanding improvement in the Covid-19 situation in Odisha, the Chief Minister cautioned people to abide by all guidelines in view of the possibility of third wave of the pandemic. He requested people to take vaccine and wear double masks to beat the infection.
The Chief Minister mentioned the world is fighting against Covid-19 for more than a yr and through the second wave which began in April, depletion of oxygen level in patients emerged as a serious problem. He mentioned the State government has taken several steps to ensure availability of oxygen in all hospitals in Odisha.
Stating that the government is working with the motto ‘every life is precious’, the Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of all Covid warriors, including doctors and support staff, for saving lives throughout the pandemic. Thanking the people for their cooperation, he mentioned Covid will certainly be defeated.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kisore Das mentioned the State government is committed to provide quality healthcare services to people. Steps are also being taken to vaccinate three lakh people every day in coming days, he added.
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CM had earlier announced 20 LMO plants in State
Seven plants were laid on June 9
Source:PIB
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