fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

Amidst Rise In Covid-19 Cases, Oxygen Tank Prices Has More Than Doubled In Jakarta

Published

For illustration purposes | Souce: The Asean Post & The Guardian

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Indonesia has recently announced record daily Covid-19 infections of more than 20,000 cases with the emergence of a new virus variant – most notably the Delta variant and increased mobility after Aidilfitri celebrations in the country. The Red Cross has since warned us of a Covid-19 ‘catastrophe’ in the Republic with the health system being overwhelmed by the influx of cases.

As reported by Reuters via the Bangkok Post, the surge of Covid-19 cases saw Indonesia emulating what has recently happened in India whereby the medical oxygen tank supplies are depleting fast. In fact, oxygen prices in the capital city of Jakarta has more than doubled its usual price due to shortages.

Dbb80429 0Ce3 44D6 B2Cb 1724D3Ff5Cc9

With hospitals filling up in Jakarta, patients have had to be turned away and many residents sought to secure oxygen for infected family members at home. According to suppliers, the price for a tank of oxygen in Jakarta, usually priced at around RM208 each has now risen up to approximately RM590 per tank.

One Jakarta resident, Taufik Hidayat, 51, who was queuing at a supplier in the city said,

“I’m queuing here now to refill oxygen for my wife and son who are now positive with Covid-19… I went around and it all was sold out.”

Furthermore, sellers in other areas in Jakarta has also reported that their stocks have depleted.

Nevertheless, Sulung Mulia Putra, an official at Jakarta health agency assured that a shortage at hospitals was only temporary and due to distribution issues that were being resolved. He said,

“Distributors don’t have enough transport so hospitals will be helped by the police, parks agency and Red Cross to transport oxygen,”

F6A8Bc97 26Fb 4025 97Fa Fd6Cb9B4B64A

This was following hospitals in several designated “red zone” areas in the country reporting overcapacity, including Jakarta, with its isolation beds being 93% occupied as of last week. Indonesian Health Ministry officials has clarified that this was due to the case surge caused by mobility and loosening health protocol adherence. Furthermore, infection rates was also made worse by the Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus.

As of 29 June 2021, only 13.3 million out of the 181.5 million targeted population in Indonesia have been fully vaccinated. The country is projecting that all 181.5 million targeted people will be vaccinated by January 2022.

 

Also read: Vaccine Speedrun! Indonesian Doctor Vaccinates 7 People In Just Under 2 Minutes

Vaccine Speedrun

Source: The Guardian
Source: CNN

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

My Post 1 2024 03 29T161744.904 My Post 1 2024 03 29T161744.904
News3 hours ago

Here is the List of 2023 Tax Reliefs That You Can Benefit From This Year!

Every year, during tax season, the government announces tax reliefs to allow the people to reduce their chargeable income, which...

Feat Image Haniff Najib Wan Ji Feat Image Haniff Najib Wan Ji
News4 hours ago

“For security purposes” – Prominent M’sian Lawyer Says Najib Deserves Different Treatment in Jail

Previously, we shared how a former Kajang Prison inmate Wan Ji claimed that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T144007.779 My Post 1 2024 03 29T144007.779
News5 hours ago

M’sian Mum Bashed for Accusing Foreigners of Attempted Kidnapping & Allowing Her 1YO to Walk Up Spoilt Escalator

Just a couple of days ago, 2 foreign workers were arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 1-year-old child at...

Feat Image Kj Padu Feat Image Kj Padu
News5 hours ago

Khairy Jamaluddin Became Victim of Identity Theft After Someone Used His IC Number to Sign Up for PADU

Registrations for the Central Database Hub (PADU) will be closed this Sunday (31 March) and it looks like the database...

Collage123 2 Collage123 2
News6 hours ago

PETRONAS Earns the Crown of the Strongest Brand in the Oil & Gas Sector Worldwide!

With billions of cars driving on roads all around the world, using petrol is a big part of daily life...

My Post 1 2024 03 29T124131.137 My Post 1 2024 03 29T124131.137
News7 hours ago

“T20 wants to go shopping 1st” – M’sians Outraged by Delay in High-Value Goods Tax

On January 1, 2024, the Malaysian government implemented the Low-Value Goods (LVG) Tax, which imposed a 10% tax on the...

Collage 1 9 Collage 1 9
News7 hours ago

Former Inmate Claims Najib Wears Regular Clothes Like He’s at Home, Prison Dept Responds

It’s been nearly 2 years since Najib Razak went to prison but rumours about his “lifestyle” in prison is still...

Collage111 3 Collage111 3
News8 hours ago

FREE Toll for Class 1 Private Vehicles on April 8th & 9th for Hari Raya!

Exciting update for Malaysians! The government has just announced toll exemptions for Class 1 private vehicles on April 8 and...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY