In view of a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths, 80 percent of the total oxygen produced in Chhattisgarh will be supplied for medical purposes to hospitals in the state, it was announced on Sunday.

A notification to this effect has been issued by the Health Department under the Epidemic Diseases Act following a directive of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

In case of further requirement, the remaining 20 percent of the Oxygen produced will also be

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given to the hospitals.

The manufacturers have been asked to ensure uninterrupted production of oxygen in their units.