Delhi has huge demand for oxygen as hospitals run short: CM Arvind Kejriwal

"Since the last few days, there has been a scramble for oxygen in hospitals," Kejriwal said in a televised address, adding that supplies had started to flow in from other states.

Reuters

April 22, 2021 / 12:54 IST

Source: Reuters

The Indian capital of New Delhi was grappling with a huge demand for oxygen supplies, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday, as several hospitals reported shortages.

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"Since the last few days, there has been a scramble for oxygen in hospitals," Kejriwal said in a televised address, adding that supplies had started to flow in from other states.

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first published: Apr 22, 2021 12:35 pm

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