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Jammu and Kashmir: Oxygen plant setup in Shopian becomes operational, people express happiness
Srinagar: The oxygen plant established in the district hospital in Shopian region of Jammu and Kashmir has become operational, giving relief to people as demand for oxygen has increased over the past few days amid surge in COVID-19 cases, media reports said.
Medical Superintendent of the district hospital Dr Muhammad Ismail told ANI that the capacity of the oxygen plant is 1000 litres per minute.
"The hospital has also stocked bulk and medium-sized cylinders and oxygen concentrators for the patients with medium and severe infection," Ismail said.
"The step taken by the UT administration of making the oxygen plant functional will help many patients, especially those who come from far-flung areas," he added.
Locals have appreciated the step taken by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
Tanveer Ahmad, a local resident, told ANI that earlier the patients were referred to the hospitals in Pulwama or Srinagar due to lack of facilities but in recent times the facilities in the district hospital are being geared up to help the local patients.
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