Rising COVID-19 cases in India result in unavailability of beds in hospitals, delayed test reports - In pics
The country witnessed 2,61,500 new cases, which took its total caseload to nearly 1.48 crore, second only to the United States.
India reported a record daily increase of coronavirus infections over the last 24 hours, with a surge in demands for oxygen supplies and hospital beds making it even worse for the Central and State governments.
Demand for oxygen cylnders surge due to rising coronavirus cases
COVID-19 patients share beds
India reported a record daily increase of coronavirus infections over the last 24 hours, with a surge in demands for oxygen supplies and hospital beds making it even worse for the Central and state governments.
The country witnessed 2,61,500 new cases, which took its total caseload to nearly 1.48 crore, second only to the United States. India's COVID-19-related deaths also increased by 1,501 to reach a total of 1,77,150, the Union Health Ministry data showed on Sunday (April 18, 2021) morning.
COVID-19 patients share beds
Coronavirus patients have to share a bed due to rising cases
The COVID-19 test results are also being delayed as a result of rising coronavirus infections. Several states and UTs are suffering because the hospitals and laboratories that have facilities for testing are already preoccupied with COVID-19 patients.
The results are reportedly taking over 2-3 days.
Official contact details of COVID facilities in states and Union Territories
Check out the official contact details of the COVID facilities in states and Union Territories.
You can also visit this link -- https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/StatewiseCovidHospitalslink19062020.pdf
Official contact details of COVID facilities in states and Union Territories
Check out the official contact details of the COVID facilities in states and Union Territories.
You can also visit this link -- https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/StatewiseCovidHospitalslink19062020.pdf
Official contact details of COVID facilities in states and Union Territories
Check out the official contact details of the COVID facilities in states and Union Territories.
You can also visit this link -- https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/StatewiseCovidHospitalslink19062020.pdf
Demand for oxygen cylinders has increased amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Oxygen cylinders being checked, before being transported to hospitals for COVID-19 patients.
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