Some Georgia hospitals began to see oxygen shortages about 10 days ago, especially smaller, rural hospitals that weren't used to administering so much oxygen to so many patients.
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Some Georgia hospitals began to see oxygen shortages about 10 days ago, especially smaller, rural hospitals that weren't used to administering so much oxygen to so many patients.
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