Medical oxygen suppliers struggle to keep pace with soaring demand
11 January 2021 - 19:11
Medical-grade oxygen usage is surging in SA amid a second wave of coronavirus infections, leaving suppliers struggling to keep pace with demand.
As infection rates reach record highs, Air Liquide, Afrox Healthcare and Air Products are boosting deliveries to hospitals, with some now taking place daily rather than weekly. Air Liquide mainly supplies private hospitals, while Afrox supplies mostly government facilities...
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