CLEAN : 'Running out': India oxygen supplies dwindle with Covid-19 surging

The video discusses the challenges faced in supplying medical and industrial resources, focusing on the oxygen supply crisis affecting healthcare. It highlights the impact on patient care due to shortages of oxygen and medicines, and the difficulties in admitting serious patients. The video also covers the challenges hospitals face in managing resources and the government's response with a new oxygen quota. Finally, it discusses the effectiveness of lockdown measures in controlling COVID-19 spread.

What is the primary sector receiving oxygen supplies according to the transcript?

• Educational sector

• Industrial sector

• Agricultural sector

• Health sector

What is one of the main challenges hospitals are facing due to the oxygen shortage?

• Lack of hospital beds

• Increased electricity bills

• Inability to provide personal care to patients

• Shortage of medical staff

Which medicine is mentioned as being unavailable in the transcript?

• Paracetamol

• Remdesivir

• Ibuprofen

• Aspirin

What measure has the Government of India taken to address the oxygen shortage?

• Built new hospitals

• Hired more medical staff

• Increased import of oxygen

• Released a new oxygen quota

According to the transcript, what was an effective measure during the first wave of COVID-19?

• Partial lockdowns

• Sealing off buildings with positive cases

• Distributing free masks

• Increasing hospital capacity