Coronovavirus | Panic-stricken residents in Virudhunagar buy oxygen cylinders at exorbitant rates
The Hindu
Officials said news about shortage of oxygen in parts of the country has led residents to stock up on cylinders; suppliers complain about shortage of cylinders to refill for hospitals
A section of people from across the State have started stocking up on oxygen cylinders, apprehending its shortage in case of emergencies, according to officials in Virudhunagar. “The visuals of long queues for oxygen cylinders in North India and the news of deaths of patients in hospitals that run out of oxygen supply has created a massive fear among the people,” said a senior official.More Related News