COVID scare: Consumption of medical oxygen doubled in Gujarat

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Published on April 15, 2021 - Duration: 02:41s

COVID scare: Consumption of medical oxygen doubled in Gujarat

The demand of oxygen has been doubled in several parts of Gujarat amid surge in COVID-19 cases.

Oxygen plants are working overtime to fulfill the demands of the hospitals.

Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Ahmedabad among other smaller districts have emerged as highest consumers of medical oxygen.

The demand of medical oxygen has increased as critical cases pile up in private and government hospitals.

According to owner of Mukesh Patel, the demand of medical oxygen has risen from 20-30 per cent.

Gujarat has reported 8,152 new COVID-19 cases and 81 deaths in last 24 hours.


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