Oxygen concentrator bank for patients

Chandigarh, May 24

The UT Administration, in association with the Indian Red Cross Society, Chandigarh, has started an oxygen concentrator bank for Covid-19 patients, who need oxygen when in home isolation or after discharge from the hospital.

Patients requiring a concentrator may contact on the helpline number: 91-6280726662 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Deputy Commissioner Mandip Singh Brar said the applicant would be required to submit a Covid positive report of the patient, doctor’s prescription for oxygen requirement and any residential proof of Chandigarh.

After confirming the eligibility, the applicant would be informed telephonically regarding availability of the oxygen concentrator. A security amount of Rs5,000 would be required to be remitted in favour of the Indian Red Cross Society, UT Branch, Chandigarh. It would be refunded on return of the equipment. The concentrator will be delivered by a team of the Red Cross at the patient’s home. “This service is free of cost, but the user will have to bear the repair cost in case of any damage to the equipment,” he said.

Helpline for Covid-related queries

The Red Cross Society will start a helpline service for Covid patients. Brar said a group of eminent doctors had volunteered for the service. All queries and consultation regarding Covid-related symptoms would be answered through WhatsApp messages. No phone calls would be entertained, he said, adding that people could send their queries at 916280730090. —TNS