Chandigarh administration and Red Cross Society start Oxygen Concentrator Bank for COVID patients
Chandigarh, May 24, 2021:
The Chandigarh Administration in association with the Indian Red Cross Society of Chandigarh branch has started ‘Oxygen Concentrator Bank for COVID patients’ who need oxygen when in home isolation or after discharge from hospital.
The patients requiring concentrator may contact at the following helpline number issued by the administration:-
Helpline No: +91-6280726662 (Timings - 9.00 am to 5.00pm)
The applicant is required to submit following documents:-
- COVID Positive Report of patient.
- Doctor’s Prescription for oxygen requirement.
- Any Residential Proof of U.T. Chandigarh.
After confirming the eligibility, the applicant will be informed telephonically regarding availability of Oxygen Concentrator. The security amount of Rs 5000 will be required to be remitted in favour of Indian Red Cross Society, U.T. Branch, Chandigarh. This will be refunded on the return of equipment. Oxygen Concentrator will be delivered by the team of Red Cross at patient’s home. This service is free of cost, but the user will have to bear the repair cost in case of any breakage/damage to the equipment.