No deaths due to lack of oxygen reported by states, UTs: Govt informs Rajya Sabha

No deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by states and UTs during the second COVID-19 wave, the government informed Rajya
Sabha on Tuesday.

But there was an unprecedented surge in demand for medical oxygen during the second wave and it peaked at nearly 9000 MT compared to 3095 MT in the first wave following which the Centre had to step in to facilitate equitable distribution among the states, it said.

So, is govt in denial over deaths due to lack of oxygen during second Covid wave?