Indonesia's Daily Oxygen Needs Drop 9.8% in Five Days

Based on PATH data, Indonesia required 1,546,446 cubic meters (m³) of oxygen per day for COVID-19 treatment until Monday, August 9, 2021. Although still the highest in Southeast Asia, the need decreased by 9.8% compared to August 4, 2021.

Thailand and Malaysia followed with still-increasing daily oxygen needs. Oxygen demand in Thailand was recorded at 877,509 m³, up 12.2% in five days. The amount in Malaysia was 823,436 m³, or up 11.3% over the same period.

Oxygen needs in Vietnam also increased to 372,471 m³ per day. In the Philippines, oxygen demand rose to 370,402 m³ per day. Daily oxygen needs in Laos and Timor-Leste also increased to 11,785 m³ and 3,936 m³, respectively.

Conversely, Myanmar and Cambodia experienced a decrease in daily oxygen demand. The need in Cambodia was recorded at 185,210 m³, down 13.8% compared to five days prior. Oxygen demand in Myanmar was 27,962 m³, a decrease of 13.2% over the same period.

PATH estimates oxygen needs based on reported corona cases. The more corona cases, the greater the daily oxygen demand in a country, and vice versa.

Therefore, corona transmission needs to be prevented by diligently implementing the 3M health protocols: wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap. The public is also urged to avoid crowds and reduce mobility.