More than 650 million rubles will be allocated for the purchase of oxygen concentrators for hospitals in 20 Russian regions, TASS reports with reference to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
“The government has allocated over 650 million rubles for the purchase of oxygen concentrators for hospitals in 20 regions of the Russian Federation. These are the regions that experience the most severe shortages. It is important to maintain the oxygen supply at a sufficient level. Regional authorities should plan the need in advance and be especially careful when monitoring the condition of the equipment, as people’s lives depend on it,” Mishustin said at a briefing session with deputy prime ministers.
The head of the Cabinet of Ministers noted that in the context of the spread of COVID-19, medical organizations in general need more oxygen.
“Without it, it is impossible to provide assistance to patients with the severe form of the disease,” the prime minister added.
In July, the government instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to submit proposals for additional supplies of medical oxygen to hospitals.
