Flipkart has witnessed nearly 23x increase in demand for pulse oximeters and a 26x increase in demand for infrared thermometers. Some of the most demanding ones are pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, digital thermometer, and a glucometer. The spokesperson said over the past six months, Flipkart has witnessed nearly 23x increase in demand for pulse oximeters and a 26x increase in demand for infrared thermometers. Cholesterol measurement meters, nebulisers, Infrared thermometers, and insulin pumps are high in demand along with pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, and thermometers. The demand is driven by the desire to take preventive actions and be safe.”On Snapdeal pulse oximeter purchases have spiked more than 300 per cent since the first Covid-19 case was identified.

Source: Indian Express August 20, 2020 11:33 UTC