How well is India prepared to fight the new projections of Covid cases? | The Urban Debate

On The Urban Debate, with Aarti Subramaniam, get the latest update on the recent projections for the covid-19 cases by the end of this month. With the second wave of Covid-19 hitting India in a way no imagined, the panel of doctors discusses the problems related to the transportation of oxygen from one state to another which is causing a delay in supply. Reports have been suggesting that the oxygen production has ramped up, but the on-ground problem lies in the delivery which is being delayed due to administrative issues. The projections suggest a very grave situation for the coming days, and the new developments might bring relief for state health infrastructure in order to bring the curve down. Bishnu Panigarh, the Group Head of Fortis Healthcare says that the problem does not lie in oxygen production, but in oxygen transportation. Hence, without looking into increasing the supply, it is extremely important for the governments to manage the transport efficiently and be proactive in times of crisis. Watch the video to know more!

Bishnu Panigarh, the Group Head of Fortis Healthcare says that the problem does not lie in oxygen production, but in oxygen transportation. Hence, without looking into increasing the supply, it is extremely important for the governments to manage the transport efficiently and be proactive in times of crisis. Watch the video to know more!