The epidemic storm swept across India, and there was a shortage of medical oxygen in many places!

According to foreign media reports, hospitals in the Indian capital of Delhi will begin to run out of medical oxygen on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is facing a virus "storm" and the medical system will be overwhelmed.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that in this city of 20 million people , major government hospitals have an eight- to 24-hour supply of oxygen, while some private hospitals have just four to five hours.

He said: "If we don't get enough supplies in time , it will be a disaster . " In addition, he requested emergency assistance from the federal government .

Now India's federal government is working with local authorities across the country to ensure adequate supplies of hospital beds, oxygen and antiviral drugs to fight a second wave of the pandemic .

"Until a few weeks ago, the situation was under control. But now the second wave of infections is like a storm , " Modi said in a televised address to the nation , urging citizens to stay indoors and not panic amid the health emergency.

In addition, he said : "The central and federal governments as well as the private sector are working together to ensure that oxygen is provided to those in need. Efforts are being made to increase the production and supply of oxygen across the country. "

According to statistics, India, the second most populous country in the world, is currently the country most affected by the epidemic . As the second round of the epidemic spreads rapidly, most parts of India are currently under lockdown.

India's total coronavirus case count now stands at 15.93 million, second only to the United States , the country's health ministry said, with the death toll also rising to 184,672 . Epidemiologists say new, more contagious virus variants are one of the main factors behind the latest surge in cases.

The number of cremations and burials in several major cities has far exceeded the official death toll from the coronavirus, according to crematorium and cemetery workers, media and comments on government data.

"While we are doing everything we can to save lives, we are also working to ensure that the impact on livelihoods and economic activities is minimized," Modi said , urging state governments to use lockdowns as a last resort.

"Hospitals and health systems are under enormous pressure right now , and this suggests that many people would have recovered if they had access to hospital help , " said the Ashoka University professor.

Now that the number of infections in India has surged, the demand for oxygen in hospitals has also increased significantly. India is falling into an emergency state of "epidemic hypoxia" . Sellers with resources can take advantage of this opportunity to make a steady profit.

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