As coronavirus cases continue to wreak havoc, many stories have emerged wherein ambulance drivers have demanded an exorbitant amount of money to ferry Covid patients to the hospital.

Considering such happenings, the Noida Traffic Police, with the help of Fortis Hospital, has started an auto ambulance service to help patient in need. Twenty auto-rickshaws fitted with oxygen support started in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday to ferry COVID-19 patients to hospitals, officials said. Notably, the service, which will be paid and available round the clock, is part of an initiative of the Noida Traffic Police with support from Fortis Hospital.

To ensure proper care is provided to the patient during the journey, oxygen cylinders & pulse oximeters have been installed in the autos.

Additionally, training has been provided by medical professionals from the hospital on how to ensure basic life support, help a patient put on an oxygen mask, operate an oxygen cylinder, measure the pulse, SPo2 and blood pressure of the patients. All auto drivers will be given PPE kits and taught on how to safeguard themselves against infection.

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