Published 3 years ago

Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters

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CITY — High rates of coronavirus infection have led Mexico to crack down on the illicit trade in oxygen canisters, though thieves are coming up with new ways to defraud families.Hospitals in some parts of Mexico are almost 90% full, forcing families to treat their relatives at home. But the oxygen tanks they rely on have been the object of thefts, hijackings and fraud.Even as Mexico’s president continued fighting the virus in

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Yahoo News

Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters

Mexico continued to post near-record rates of coronavirus deaths Tuesday, and the huge demand for oxygen canisters has led to frauds, robberies and other crimes against families trying to care for relatives at home. Mexico posted a near-record 1,743 newly confirmed COVID-deaths, bringing the total to over 152,000, and 7,165 new infections. Hospitals in some parts of Mexico are almost 90% full, forcing families to treat their relatives at home.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters

High rates of coronavirus infection have led Mexico to crack down on the illicit trade in oxygen canisters, though thieves are coming up with new ways to defraud families

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters

High rates of coronavirus infection have led Mexico to crack down on the illicit trade in oxygen canisters, though thieves are coming up with new ways to defraud families

3 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters

MEXICO CITY (AP) - High rates of coronavirus infection have led Mexico to crack down on the illicit trade in oxygen canisters, though thieves are coming up with new ways to defraud families. Hospitals in some parts of Mexico are almost 90% full, forcing families to treat their relatives ...

3 years ago·United States

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Stuff

Covid-19: Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters

As families try to care for relatives dealing with Covid-19, criminals are selling fraudulent industrial oxygen equipment.

3 years ago·New Zealand

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MY Northwest

Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters

MEXICO CITY (AP) — High rates of coronavirus infection have led Mexico to crack down on the illicit trade in oxygen canisters, though thieves are coming up with new ways to defraud families. Hospitals in some parts of Mexico are almost 90% full, forcing families to treat their relatives at home. But the oxygen tanks they rely on have been the object of thefts, hijackings and fraud. Even as Mexico’s president continued fighting the virus in isola…

3 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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