what steps is the union Government taking to improve the oxygen supply to the health sector?(write all steps)
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The country has been facing an unprecedented surge in the new daily cases of COVID in various States and UTs across the country. The requirement for Medical Oxygen is a critical component in the treatment of COVID affected patients. In view of the recent surge in the country of COVID19 cases, the requirement of oxygen for effective clinical treatment of COVID patients has also witnessed a manifold hike. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has conveyed that this has already reached about 60 percent of the total daily Oxygen production, and is expected to rise further. There have been reports of shortage of medical oxygen from some States and UTs.
STEP 1: BANNING NON-MEDICAL USE OF LIQUID OXYGEN.
STEP 2: 551 PSA MEDICAL OXYGEN GENERATION PLANTS OKAYED.
STEP 3: STATES ADVISED ON LOCAL CONTAINMENT ZONES.
STEP 4: RAILWAYS GEARS UP WITH OXYGEN EXPRESS.
STEP 5: NAVY, IAF HELP TACKLE OXYGEN SHORTAGE
STEP 6: ITBP RE-OPENS COVID CARE FACILITY IN DELHI.
STEP 7: GLOBAL SUPPORT POURS IN