#Covid19 The Goa vacation bench of #BombayHighCourt has resumed hearing on Oxygen shortage in the State
The hearing is in PIL filed by South Goa Advocates' Association seeking court’s intervention in issues related to COVID-19
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#Oxygensupply
The hearing is in PIL filed by South Goa Advocates' Association seeking court’s intervention in issues related to COVID-19
#GoaCovidCrisis
#COVIDEmergency
#Oxygensupply
Court informed that few patients have been shifted to new building of Goa Medical College.
Court also informed that 15 deaths took place yesterday.
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Court also informed that 15 deaths took place yesterday.
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Court once again informed that delay in replenishing stocks is what is causing problem.
Do we take it that Goa does not have problem with Oxygen quantity but problem is with logistics: Bench asks.
Do we take it that Goa does not have problem with Oxygen quantity but problem is with logistics: Bench asks.
Advocate General says issue is how to replenish oxygen at night and avoid delay in replenishing.
State also states there is difficulty in getting expert drivers (Oxygen is transported in tractors.)
"We cannot allow people to die because tractors cannot go in reverse etc. These are technical and logistical problems," Court says
"We cannot allow people to die because tractors cannot go in reverse etc. These are technical and logistical problems," Court says
"We need to see how this problem. An be solved so that tonight there are no deaths at least today due Oxygen shortage,"Bombay High Court
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#GoaCovidCrisis
"Along with power comes responsibility. People cannot die for reasons that we don't have driver, technician, we did not get spanner etc," Bombay High Court
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Court informed that time taken for transit can be reduced by employing expert drovers. Non expert drivers of tractors take 50 minutes or so to reach GMC.
The issue now is point of replacement of cylinders which is the crucial time when oxygen pressure drops and casualties Aries, says Court.
What is the solution for that, Bench asks.
What is the solution for that, Bench asks.
Court is informed that the not so serious patients could be shifted to lower floors of GMC as flow of oxygen on higher floors gets depleted because of heavy usage on lower floors.
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GMC doctors: There are serious patients on higher floor, they cannot be moved.
Court: We don't know medical and physics, but we know such a mighty state how can you not be able to get solution for this? This is not about economics.. it is about lives of people..
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Court: We don't know medical and physics, but we know such a mighty state how can you not be able to get solution for this? This is not about economics.. it is about lives of people..
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Court: You give physics problem.. He gives medical problem... But what is the point if the state cannot solve these logistical issues...
Prof. Bandekar GMC: We are keeping our fingers crossed. The installation of tank should work.
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Prof. Bandekar GMC: We are keeping our fingers crossed. The installation of tank should work.
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Court: We need a status report by Saturday .. if the deaths position does not improve and we are not satisfied with the status report then there will be a hearing on Saturday morning. Everyone is working 24×7 judiciary cannot be an exception.
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Adv Vivek Rodrigues for Scoop Industries informs the Court that the issue is not just of oxygen but also changeover of trolleys which happens several times during the day.
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Adv Palekar for one of the petitioners informs the court that GMC has a problem where the oxygen pressure drops at the time of changing if trolleys. 3 patients died due to this.
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Adv Akash Rebello: In their enthusiasm to send oxygen to GMC, they did not supply oxygen to private hospitals and the private hospitals faced many problems.
Rodrigues: But GMC did not say there was an issue of private hospitals not getting oxygen.
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Rodrigues: But GMC did not say there was an issue of private hospitals not getting oxygen.
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Court dictating order:
There were almost 40 COVID related casualties at the GMC. Out of this, 15 took place took place during the dark hours of 2 am and 6am.
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There were almost 40 COVID related casualties at the GMC. Out of this, 15 took place took place during the dark hours of 2 am and 6am.
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Order:
The position of casualties is already referred to us. From May 1, 2020 this is the position of casualties at GMC. Out of these several casualties have been taking place between 2 and 6 am
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The position of casualties is already referred to us. From May 1, 2020 this is the position of casualties at GMC. Out of these several casualties have been taking place between 2 and 6 am
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Order:
We are again assured by the government that there is no dearth of oxygen. They have posted out that Centre has increased the quota for Goa due to overwhelming COVID cases.
We are again assured by the government that there is no dearth of oxygen. They have posted out that Centre has increased the quota for Goa due to overwhelming COVID cases.
Order:
They authorities have assured that they are following up with Centre to get it. The Centre is directed to make the quota available at the earliest.
They authorities have assured that they are following up with Centre to get it. The Centre is directed to make the quota available at the earliest.
Order:
On our query about deaths last night we are told that there are logistical issues involving the tractor which carries the trolleys of oxygen and connecting the cylinders to the manifold.
On our query about deaths last night we are told that there are logistical issues involving the tractor which carries the trolleys of oxygen and connecting the cylinders to the manifold.
Order:
We are explained that during the process there was some interruption which resulted in the fall of pressure to the supply lines to the patient.
We are explained that during the process there was some interruption which resulted in the fall of pressure to the supply lines to the patient.
Order:
It is on account of this that we are told that some casualties have taken place. We are pained that such logistical issues should give rise to such serious consequence to the COVID patients.
It is on account of this that we are told that some casualties have taken place. We are pained that such logistical issues should give rise to such serious consequence to the COVID patients.
Order:
We expect the state to overcome these logistical issues so that precious life is not lost in account of deficiency in the supply of oxygen to patients
We expect the state to overcome these logistical issues so that precious life is not lost in account of deficiency in the supply of oxygen to patients
Order (records submits statements of Health secretary)
The dura cylinders will be positively installed at GMC by today and made operational. Such cylinders will assist in riding over the difficulty of replacing trolleys.
The dura cylinders will be positively installed at GMC by today and made operational. Such cylinders will assist in riding over the difficulty of replacing trolleys.
Order:
Effort is being made to engage services of expert drivers to drive the trolleys from plant to hospital. The drivers will join from tomorrow.
Effort is being made to engage services of expert drivers to drive the trolleys from plant to hospital. The drivers will join from tomorrow.
Order:
323 oxygen concentrators are being flown into the state for use at GMC by today itself. Supply of oxygen position as on May 12 will also continue on May 13 and few more days. (Which was increased after court directions)
323 oxygen concentrators are being flown into the state for use at GMC by today itself. Supply of oxygen position as on May 12 will also continue on May 13 and few more days. (Which was increased after court directions)
Order:
Scoop’s technician at GMC to see to it that oxygen supply will be maintained and that there will be no problem in supply to other hospitals.
Scoop’s technician at GMC to see to it that oxygen supply will be maintained and that there will be no problem in supply to other hospitals.
Order:
Health secretary to file a status report by tomorrow 6pm. If we are satisfied with the affidavit then we will hold further proceeding on May 17.
Health secretary to file a status report by tomorrow 6pm. If we are satisfied with the affidavit then we will hold further proceeding on May 17.
Order:
If we are not satisfied then we make it clear that we will hold proceedings on 15th May even though it is a Saturday.
If we are not satisfied then we make it clear that we will hold proceedings on 15th May even though it is a Saturday.
Order:
Accordingly all should be prepared for 15th or 17th may hearing.
Accordingly all should be prepared for 15th or 17th may hearing.
Order dictation over.
Court: We have not taken up other issues as we are concentrating on oxygen.
Now we want to hear on position of ambulances, testing and hearse vans.
AG DJ Pangam: ambulances was a problem earlier but now there is not so much problem.
Court: We have not taken up other issues as we are concentrating on oxygen.
Now we want to hear on position of ambulances, testing and hearse vans.
AG DJ Pangam: ambulances was a problem earlier but now there is not so much problem.
AG DJ Pangam: There are problems as beds were not available so ambulances were stuck. But now it is low now. Now everybody is given admission.
Court: the issue was of availability and over charging.
AG DJ Pangam: The Health Secretary and we will deal with it.
Court: what about hearse vans?
AG DJ Pangam: The Health Secretary and we will deal with it.
Court: what about hearse vans?
Court is informed that there are news paper reports that private hearse van owners are charging more than 15000.
Court: It is unfortunate but no one should be allowed to make profit during such disasters.
Court: It is unfortunate but no one should be allowed to make profit during such disasters.
Court: What about testing? The principle bench has said that results of the tests conducted should not take more than 24 hours.
AG: We will look into it. We are looking at the 3rd wave now.
Court: Then let us know by Monday. We should pray that there must not be a 3rd wave.
AG: We will look into it. We are looking at the 3rd wave now.
Court: Then let us know by Monday. We should pray that there must not be a 3rd wave.
AG: There are many things we cannot say in open court. But we want to inform the court so in camera we will address the court after this court hearing.
Court: Yes although this is not an adversarial litigation, but somethings should not be out now. We agree.
Court: Yes although this is not an adversarial litigation, but somethings should not be out now. We agree.
Adv Aney Kakodkar for petitioner points to death certificates issues.
Court: IF COVID patient dies at home then how do you give certificate?
AG: That is a problem as tests have to be done and only then certificate is given.
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Court: IF COVID patient dies at home then how do you give certificate?
AG: That is a problem as tests have to be done and only then certificate is given.
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Court: There must be a protocol by the Centre on this, it needs to be seen.
AG points out that there are workers coming in from Karnataka on a daily basis.
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AG points out that there are workers coming in from Karnataka on a daily basis.
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AG points out their application for variation on the order directing restrictions.
Restrictions on the workforce is a genuine problem. We do not want to dole out favours. May I request for a hearing tomorrow? There are people stranded. There is tremendous pressure.
Restrictions on the workforce is a genuine problem. We do not want to dole out favours. May I request for a hearing tomorrow? There are people stranded. There is tremendous pressure.
Court: We will consider on Monday only AG. There is holiday tomorrow, then weekend is there.
Either we have a hearing on Saturday, or on Monday. We will now join the meeting with the Chief Health Secretary.
Either we have a hearing on Saturday, or on Monday. We will now join the meeting with the Chief Health Secretary.
Hearing ends.
The next hearing will happen either on Saturday or on Monday based on the status report submitted to the Court.
The next hearing will happen either on Saturday or on Monday based on the status report submitted to the Court.
People cannot die merely because there are no expert drivers to drive tractors which transport oxygen: Bombay High Court Goa Bench
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