Oxygen to be Sold in UP on Doctor’s Prescription only

The Uttar Pradesh government has now made a doctor’s prescription mandatory for buying oxygen or refilling cylinders.

Additional chief secretary (information) Navneet Sehgal said, the decision was taken to curb hoarding of oxygen cylinders in homes.

“While we are continuously taking steps to ensure oxygen supply and it will not be possible to meet the rising demand, if people begin hoarding oxygen at home in anticipation of an emergency. Oxygen will now be sold only if one presents a doctor’s prescription, even if it’s on WhatsApp,” he said.

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