Delhi's Covid crisis: Hospitals send SOS alert over shortage of beds, medical oxygen

Hospitals in Delhi have been sending SOS alert as healthcare system in the national capital comes under increased pressure due to the spike in Covid-19 cases. Hospitals are struggling to treat Covid-19 patients owing to the lack of medical oxygen and oxygen-related equipment, including cylinders. At least 20 patients died at the Jaipur Golden Hospital in New Delhi and another two at the Sardar Patel Hospital reportedly due to a lack of medical oxygen.

Overwhelmed with the rising number of Covid-19 patients, Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has put up a "zero beds available" notice outside the facility.