Scarcity of medical oxygen in Africa, Latin America amid COVID-19

Nations in Africa and Latin America are facing a scarcity of medical oxygen supplies for COVID-19 patients. As per doctors, the shortage has led to unnecessary deaths. John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said medical oxygen is a "huge critical need" and is the main reason that COVID-19 patients are more likely to die.