: Karnataka: 24 patients dead as Chamarajanagar hospital allegedly runs out of oxygen #IndiaNEWS Twenty four patients died on Sunday in Chamarajanagar district hospital in Karnataka allegedly due to

Karnataka: 24 patients dead as Chamarajanagar hospital allegedly runs out of oxygen #IndiaNEWS
Twenty four patients died on Sunday in Chamarajanagar district hospital in Karnataka allegedly due to lack of oxygen supply, News18 reported. This comes as hospitals across India are battling a devastating second wave of the coronavirus, with families scrambling for medicines and oxygen.Twelve of those who died in the last 24 hours were coronavirus patients, according to The Deccan Herald. However, officials told PTI that 23 patients were suffering from the infection.However, Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar MR Ravi told the newspaper that all the deaths were not due to oxygen scarcity. “From Sunday till Monday morning, a total of 24 people have died,??? he said. “We can’t say whether all have died due to lack of oxygen.???According to News18, all the patients who died were on oxygen support.District in-charge Minister Suresh Kumar said that they were waiting for a death audit report, ANI reported. Indian Administrative Service officer Shivayogi Kalasada has been asked to conduct an inquiry into the matter and submit a report within three days.“Strict action will be taken against those who are responsible for the shortage of oxygen supply to the hospital,??? Kumar said.Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has spoken to Chamarajanagar district collector and called for an emergency Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.#JustIn: In...Read more

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