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In this podcast, we take a look at all the major updates as India battles oxygen emergency. Listen in

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People carry empty oxygen cylinders for free refilling provided by Residence Welfare Association (RWA) of Turkman Gate, as COVID-19 case spike in New Delhi

People carry empty oxygen cylinders for free refilling provided by Residence Welfare Association (RWA) of Turkman Gate, as Covid-19 case spike in New Delhi

The Supreme Court has termed the Covid-19 situation as almost a 'national emergency'. Many hospitals in the country have been grappling with a shortage of oxygen supply amid spiralling Covid cases.
 
The Delhi High Court had ordered the Centre to 'forthwith' provide oxygen by whatever means to hospitals facing shortage of the gas in treating serious patients, observing it seems human life is not important for the state.
 
In this podcast, we take a look at all the major updates as India battles oxygen emergency. Listen in

 

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First Published: Apr 22 2021 | 4:42 PM IST