<span style="color: #222222;">In Maharashtra,  30 percent of the funds from the district planning committee will be allowed to be used in phases for corona preventive measures. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar  said the growing number of coronavirus infected patients is putting a strain on the health system. Yet the whole system is working on war footing. He said the next fortnight is crucial in the fight against corona. He added that the number of beds required for treatment is being increased. Beds in private hospitals have been acquired by the government. Efforts to improve oxygen supply are under way.<br />'' <br />'' Pawar said district collectors have been given the power to control the distribution of Remedisivir injections which are useful for the treatment of Corona patients. He added that their retail sales have been banned to prevent malpractice in the sale of Remedisivir injections. He said these drugs will be delivered directly to hospitals through distributors. He also directed the preparation of appropriate regulations regarding the use of Remedisivir injections.<br />'' <br />'' In order to meet the oxygen requirement of the hospitals, Pawar instructed that oxygen plants, liquid oxygen plants, plants producing oxygen from air should be installed as per the need and availability. He said, for this, funds should be made available from National Health Mission, Public Health Department, State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF), District Planning Scheme.<br />'' <br />''<br />''Pawar said, in order to avoid delays in procurement of machinery and equipment required for private hospitals acquired by the government, the Divisional Commissioners will be empowered to sanction the funds.</span><br />