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Medical oxygen shortage: Find out how many cylinders are required per day by these 10 countries

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Here's a look at the number of oxygen cylinders needed per day by countries most affected by the second COVID-19 wave

By CNBCTV18.com May 4, 2021 8:45:52 AM IST (Updated)


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There is an extreme shortage of medical oxygen across the world. While governments and multiple companies are trying their best to ensure the need for medical oxygen, to save severe COVID-19 infected patients is met on priority, let's take a look at the number of oxygen cylinders needed by countries most affected by the second COVID-19 wave. -- Data source: Path.org, as of April 27. Standard cylinder: 7 cubic metre. (Image: Shutterstock)

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No 10 | Country: Peru | No of medical oxygen cylinders needed to save COVID-19 patients: 42,673 (Image: Reuters)

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