While H1N1 has been highlighted by experts due to sudden resurgence along with complications among elderly patients, other complications reported by patients include influenza, common cold, norovirus infections, hypothermia and frostbite, seasonal affective disorder (type of depression), asthma, respiratory conditions, heart-related issues and joint pain
To mitigate the risks due to worsened AQI, doctors said that the urgency of these measures – such as wearing masks, staying indoors during peak pollution hours, and investing in air purifiers – cannot be overstated, as prolonged exposure to such hazardous air quality can have long-lasting health consequences
Explained: Why There Is An Increase In Oxygen Demand And Supply Shortage In The Second Wave
by Arihant Pawariya - Apr 30, 2021 02:53 PM
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Snapshot
From production capabilities to supply chain management to government policies, here is a comprehensive look at the issues plaguing demand and supply of medical oxygen in India.
The clamour during Indiaâs first wave was for ventilators, ventilators and ventilators. In the second wave, itâs about oxygen, oxygen and oxygen.
After India locked down in March-end last year, there was a mad rush to procure as many ventilators as possible to augment grossly insufficient infrastructure. The Central government made plans to buy thousands of ventilators for hospitals and local industry ramped up production capacity. The Centre had ordered over 58,000 ventilators chiefly financed through the PM Cares Fund in May and had started receiving deliveries in June which were then sent to the States based on need.