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Scenes of despair as Central Bolivia scramble for medical oxygen

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Cochabamba, Jun 1 (EFE).- Scenes of despair, concern and tears are seen at the doors of hospitals in the central Bolivian region of Cochabamba, hit hard by a Covid-19 third wave and where medical oxygen is scarce and health services are overwhelmed.One of the places in a particularly critical situation is the Hospital del Norte in the department's capital Cochabamba, where the arrival of oxygen gives momentary respite to staff and patients. (Camera: CLAUDIO ABREGO).SHOT LIST: RELATIEVES OF THE SICK AT A HOSPITAL IN QUILLACOLLO, COCHABAMBA; HEALTH WORKERS CARRY OXYGEN CYLINDERS AT THE BENIGNO SANCHEZ HOSPITAL IN QUILLACOLLO, COCHABAMBA; AND PEOPLE CARRY OXYGEN CYLINDERS AT THE HOSPITAL DEL NORTE IN COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA.

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