Covid : Countries Come Together To Help India
With less to almost no supply of oxygen cylinders and an over-burdened healthcare system, covid-19 continues to choke India. The virus has already started preparing for a third wave, and so has the countries that are sending emergency assistance to the country. Here is the list of countries that have sent covid aid to India as daily numbers of covid cases continue to rise.
United States
🇮🇳 🇺🇸
5th in a series of consignments carrying medical equipment arrives from the US. This one carrying 545 oxygen concentrators. Appreciate the support from 🇺🇸. pic.twitter.com/nNbx4o9yEI— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 4, 2021
With tons of oxygen cylinders and regulators, special US flights arrived in India on Friday. Several more emergency relief material is expected to arrive by the following week. The US has pledged to assist India in its fight against covid-19 by sending supplies worth more than $100 million. US president Joe Biden has assured that Washington will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with New Delhi. The final two flights of covid-19 aid to India is expected to arrive in India by Wednesday.
Taiwan
Love from #Taiwan has arrived in #India. We're working hard to send more. #StayStrongIndia! JW pic.twitter.com/7D4SZtlSXU
— 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) May 2, 2021
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said that the first batch consisting of 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders have already left for New Delhi on Sunday. The country is determined to help India to deal with the deadly second wave of novel coronavirus.
Ireland
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International cooperation continues! Shipment containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators & 365 ventilators arrives from Ireland. Deeply value the support from our EU partner & friend 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/snpecSsHEA— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) April 29, 2021
Ireland also joined the list of countries helping India as the country sent 700 oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators to help the doctors and healthcare workers provide timely assistance to the critical covid positive patients. The concentrators reached New Delhi on Friday.
United Kingdom
Showcasing the potential of 🇮🇳-🇬🇧 partnership to fight the pandemic. An IAF aircraft carrying 450 oxygen cylinders arrives in Chennai (India). Grateful to UK for the support. pic.twitter.com/fIR3n9vad1
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 4, 2021
The British government have already sent three shipments consisting of more than 400 oxygen cylinders and 40 ventilators.
Russia
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A longstanding and time-tested partner! Grateful for shipment of oxygen concentrators, ventilators and other medical supplies that arrived from Russia this morning in two aircrafts. pic.twitter.com/ozrla74m5k— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) April 29, 2021
The Russian Federation has sent oxygen concentrators, medicines and ventilators to India earlier this week. The Russian vaccine, Sputnik V’s first batch, is also expected to arrive soon in India and will be manufactured by Dr Reddy’s laboratory.
France
A testament to 🇮🇳🇫🇷strategic partnership & friendship! 28 tonnes of medical equipment including 8 hospital-level oxygen generators and other medical supplies arrives from France. Deeply appreciate the support from 🇫🇷. Will bolster our oxygen capacities. pic.twitter.com/CoGHpxEla2
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 2, 2021
India has received eight oxygen generator plants and 28 tonnes of various medical equipment on 2nd May. Emmanuel Lenain, French ambassador to India, has called this aid a ‘gesture of solidarity’. He also mentioned that this is the largest package that France has ever provided to a country.
United Arab Emirates
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Further consolidating our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 7 ISO tankers with 20 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) each arrive at Mundra Port (India). First such shipment of LMO to India. Deeply value the support from UAE. Will help augment oxygen availability. pic.twitter.com/S1MNa8f43P— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 4, 2021
The gulf nation has sent covid aid to India, including 480 BiPAPs, 157 ventilators and other medical supplies. Today, a fresh consignment carrying 282 oxygen cylinders, 60 oxygen concentrators, ventilators and 7 ISO tankers have arrived from Kuwait.
Germany
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Collaborating with our trusted partner & friend 🇩🇪 to address this global pandemic. Grateful to Germany for gift of 120 ventilators. pic.twitter.com/XpXRKxfV03— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 1, 2021
Germany has sent a gift of 120 ventilators to India to help and support the country in fighting the covid-19 pandemic.
Thailand
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Further strengthening historical ties with a close maritime neighbour. Welcome the gift of 15 oxygen concentrators from our ASEAN partner and friend Thailand. Also thank the Indian community in 🇹🇭 who have generously donated another 15 oxygen concentrators. pic.twitter.com/xQzwn85Hjy— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 1, 2021
As India is witnessing a devasting surge in covid-19 cases, Thailand has sent 15 oxygen concentrators on Saturday to address the country’s shortage of medical oxygen. The country has pledged to provide 100 oxygen cylinders to India.
Bahrain
INS TALWAR departs Bahrain with shipment of 40 MT of liquid oxygen. India thanks its friend Bahrain for expression of solidarity and timely supply of much needed liquid oxygen to support our efforts in fighting the current wave of Covid-19 pandemic.
🇮🇳#IndiaBahrainFriendship🇧🇭 pic.twitter.com/qzVOUFtXqA— India in Bahrain (@IndiaInBahrain) May 1, 2021
Bahrain has sent 40 MT of liquid oxygen to India. INS TALWAR containing the liquid oxygen reached India on Friday.
Romania
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Taking forward our warm & friendly relations. Thank our EU partner Romania for their support with consignment containing 80 oxygen concentrators and 75 oxygen cylinders. @eoiromania pic.twitter.com/QLw2G3OWa2— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) April 30, 2021
To help and support India in its fight against the covid-19 pandemic, Romania has sent 80 oxygen concentrators and 75 oxygen cylinders to India.
Singapore
Two C 130 aircraft of the Republic of Singapore Air Force landed at Air Force Station Panagarh, West Bengal with 256 oxygen cylinders. The operation involved contactless offloading, flight planning and other ground operations. pic.twitter.com/ALAYonID7c
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2021
Earlier this week, two aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force arrived at Air Force Station, Panagarh, West Bengal, carrying 256 oxygen cylinders.
Italy
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Taking forward our warm & multifaceted relationship. Shipment of an oxygen production plant & 20 ventilators arrives from Italy. Value the support from our important EU partner🇮🇹. Will help augment our oxygen capacities. pic.twitter.com/pJ6ZGAS5Dd— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 3, 2021
Italy has sent an oxygen production plant and 20 ventilators to assist India to meet the growing demand for medical oxygen.
More covid-19 aid is expected to arrive in India from countries such as Bangladesh, which has pledged to assist India by sending 10, 000 vials of oral anti-viral, injectable anti-viral, 30,000 PPE kits, zinc, calcium and other essential tablets. Bhutan will supply 40 MT of liquid oxygen, Mauritius will provide 200 oxygen concentrators.
India is trying to procure Remdesivir drug from Egypt, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh and UAE. Norway will extend their support by contributing $2.4 million towards covid relief in India. According to Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla, over 40 countries globally have extended their support and assistance to India.
India on Tuesday, registered 357, 229 fresh covid-19 cases, thus crossing the 20 million mark. According to the Union health ministry’s dashboard, The country’s total coronavirus infection tally stands at 20, 282, 833.
