NEW DELHI, Apr 18 (NNN-PTI) – The stocks of oxygen and drugs are depleting at a fast pace, in India’s capital, Delhi, as the COVID-19 situation is worsening here, confirmed Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, yesterday.
The number of oxygen beds available for COVID-19 patients in Delhi is going down at a very fast pace. Every system has a limitation, Kejriwal said, adding, “We are trying every possible effort, in providing stocks of essential drugs and medical facilities.”
He added that, the pandemic situation had become “very worrisome,” with depleting stock of oxygen and Remdesivir drug for patients.
Addressing a press conference, he also stated that, around 24,000 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours, in Delhi, which is the highest single-day surge in the national capital to date.– NNN-PTI
