Among the steps taken to contain the spread of the pandemic is the setting up of a huge oxygen bed facility operated by BPCL-Kochi Refinery at Ambalamugal, arguably the largest in India. The project has been envisaged as a 1000-plus oxygen bed facility covering three places including an old school on the campus, an auditorium and a massive makeshift tent. Three private hospitals will also set up 100 oxygen beds each at the facility. Aster Medicity has already set up 48 oxygen beds in the space allotted to it. Right now, about 500 oxygen beds are functional.

Source: The Hindu May 30, 2021 06:26 UTC