In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection in India and the crisis of the medical system, countries and companies are embarking on support such as providing medical equipment.
In India, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus confirmed on the 27th was 323,144, and the rapid spread of infection has continued to exceed 300,000 for the sixth consecutive day.
In the capital city of New Delhi, the ICU (intensive care unit) is running out of space, and there is a significant shortage of medical oxygen.
The United Kingdom announced on the 25th that it will provide more than 600 medical devices such as oxygen concentrators and ventilators, and the first flight arrived in India on the 27th.
British Foreign Minister Raab told Twitter that "it's not really safe until we're all safe. International cooperation is important to tackle this global threat." I posted.
In addition, the United States, France, Germany, and Australia have announced plans to provide ventilators and medical oxygen, and neighboring Pakistan, which is in conflict over sovereignty over the Kashmir region, has also announced support.
In addition, support is expanding from companies to curb infection in India, which has a population of 1.3 billion, such as Google CEO Pichai and Microsoft CEO Nadella revealing funding and technical cooperation, both from India. I will.