write short note on oxygen crisis in coronavirus 200 words
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Hospitals in Delhi continued to send desperate messages for emergency oxygen supplies through the night on Sunday, warning that patients are at risk.
The crisis started two weeks ago but shows no signs of abating.
At least 12 patients, including a doctor, died when a prominent hospital ran out of oxygen on Saturday. Outside hospitals, families of patients who can't find a bed are struggling to get hold of portable cylinders - sometimes standing in queues for up to 12 hours.
Several big hospitals in Delhi are relying on daily oxygen supplies but they are not getting enough to keep some as backup in case of emergency.
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Several hospitals across states are witnessing shortage of oxygen supply, leading to deaths at many places. The Centre, states and the armed forces have stepped up to mitigate the short supply. Here's what they are doing to fight against the Covid crisis.
Industrial oxygen is purified at over 93 per cent to convert it into medical grade, called Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO). The demand of oxygen in the healthcare system has increased now to 5,000-8,000 tonnes per day. Considering the storage, the demand can be easily met but the problem lies in the logistics of transporting medical oxygen - involving the number of cryogenic containers, and the distribution system.