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Karnataka Oxygen Shortage: The deaths were reported between 12 am to 2 am on Sunday night.
Highlights
- There was a fall in oxygen supply between 12 am to 2 am on Sunday night
- At least 144 patients are being treated at the hospital, an official said
- Chief Minister Yediyurappa called an emergency Cabinet meeting tomorrow
Bengaluru:
The Karnataka government has ordered an inquiry after 24 patients died at a government hospital on Sunday night. The deaths were reported at the hospital in Chamarajanagar allegedly after the oxygen supply dropped.
According to a senior official at the hospital, the deaths were reported after there was a fall in oxygen supply between 12 am to 2 am on Sunday night. At least 144 patients are being treated at the hospital, he added.
“My boy had recovered 75%. If there had been an oxygen cylinder he could have been saved,” said Lokesh.
Another such relative, Rajanna, said he received a distress call from his brother at midnight. “He called me around 12 o’clock saying there was no oxygen. Please see what you can do. When we came here immediately, they didn’t allow any of us in. When we called again, there was no reply. That meant he was gone. He died because of lack of oxygen”.
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has appointed IAS officer Shivayogi Kalasad to investigate into the matter. The report into this death has to be submitted to the government within three days. State Home Minister Basavaraja Bommai, meanwhile, has asked the DGP-IGP Praveen Sood to investigate the matter and submit a comprehensive report for further action.
Mysuru MP, Pratap Simha, said, “Last night, when media people drew my attention to the situation of oxygen shortage in Chamarajnagar district, I myself contacted DC Ravi and took a conference call with ADC who is in charge of oxygen. At night itself I contacted Southern Gas and they provided 15 cylinders. Before that also we had given from the quota. Despite all this, this sad incident occurred. Chamarajnagar is not some far away place. We feel it is part of us. We are part of their sorrow.”
Dr. Ashwathnarayan C N, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, tweeted:
Pained to learn about the incident in Chamarajanagar. My heart goes out to families who have lost their loved ones. Our Govt is investigating the incident.
Saving citizens lives is our top priority.
We are working on a war footing to ensure availability of oxygen in all dists. https://t.co/GFYiheucxE
– Dr. Ashwathnarayan C. N. (@drashwathcn) May 3, 2021
The district has recorded a total of 11,928 cases of COVID-19 infection since the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020. At least 167 people have died since then due to the virus.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a tweet, hit out at the state government over its handling of the crisis.
Died or Killed?
My heartfelt condolences to their families.
How much more suffering before the ‘system’ wakes up? pic.twitter.com/JrfZbIo7zm
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 3, 2021
Several hospitals across the country have been reporting a shortage of oxygen, with many patients losing lives due to this.
Karnataka reported 37,733 fresh COVID-19 cases, 21,149 recoveries, and 217 deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases in the state stands at 4,21,436 with 11,64,398 recoveries.
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