The recent statistics have shown an increase in the number of deaths occured due to shortage of emergency oxygen at hospitals in New Delhi claimed on Saturday.
Following a number deaths due to lack of oxygen supply, many blamed the government on failure to supply the oxygen on time.
New Delhi’s local government has also stated that the city needs 480 metric tons of oxygen every day, or the health system will collapse. Hospitals have reported emergency supplies being at critical levels, with most left with only a few hours of oxygen.
Experts have blamed the authorities for a “lack of serious approach” in handling the pandemic, to become this worse.
Meanwhile, amid the shortage, there were reports of people hoarding oxygen cylinders to resell on the black market.
India has witnessed a new high in COVID-19 infections, with 348,000 positive cases and 2,634 deaths reported across the country on Saturday.
Following a number deaths due to lack of oxygen supply, many blamed the government on failure to supply the oxygen on time.
New Delhi’s local government has also stated that the city needs 480 metric tons of oxygen every day, or the health system will collapse. Hospitals have reported emergency supplies being at critical levels, with most left with only a few hours of oxygen.
Experts have blamed the authorities for a “lack of serious approach” in handling the pandemic, to become this worse.
Meanwhile, amid the shortage, there were reports of people hoarding oxygen cylinders to resell on the black market.
India has witnessed a new high in COVID-19 infections, with 348,000 positive cases and 2,634 deaths reported across the country on Saturday.
