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Amid spurting COVID-19 cases, Delhi witnesses surge in demand for oximeters, oxygen concentrators SECTIONS Last Updated: Apr 22, 2021, 10:57 AM IST Share Synopsis "Last year, we were buying masks, hand sanitiser and infrared thermometers. This year, thanks to the ferocious second wave, we are buying oximeters, oxygen sprays and are even considering buying the super-expensive oxygen concentrator for the family," said city-based businessman Dinesh Thappa (45). PTI Whether the expensive oxygen concentrator or the humble steam inhaler, people in Delhi are going all out shopping for both "preventi...

Whether the expensive oxygen concentrator or the humble steam inhaler, people in Delhi are going all out shopping for both "prevention and cure" in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases, leading to demands for these medical devices hitting the roof. With reports of hospitals gasping for oxygen and patients waiting for beds, people are seen making a beeline to chemist shops and returning home with bags full of "medical essentials", including oximeters, thermometers, oxygen cans etc. These are not normal times. Everyone is fearful of catching the virus and will buy everything possible to keep ...