UK assistance reaches India; 120 oxygen concentrators received at the capital

New Delhi, Apr 29: As confirmed by the External Affairs Ministry, a consignment of 120 oxygen concentrators from the UK reached India, which is struggling from a deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday morning.

 

 

 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi took it to Twitter and announced, that "Cooperation with UK continues. Welcome another shipment from UK containing 120 oxygen concentrators that arrived early this morning." The UK had earlier announced that it would send three oxygen generation units, each with the capacity of producing 500 litres of oxygen per minute, to India in support of the country's fight against COVID-19.

 

 

The United Kingdom High Commission to India on Wednesday said that it will send further vital oxygen equipment to India. UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said that Britain stands with Indian "friends" in their fight against COVID-19. "We stand with our Indian friends in their fight against COVID-19. International collaboration is more essential than ever, and this additional UK support package will help meet India's current needs, particularly for more oxygen," the statement quoted him as saying.

 

 

 

 

The UK recently announced its decision to support India, with 495 oxygen concentrators and 200 ventilators sent from surplus stocks. The worsening COVID-19 situation in India has seen a surge in the demand for medical oxygen and beds for the patients and many parts of the country are reporting an acute shortage of essential medical supplies. Several countries around the world have come forward to help India as it continues to struggle with rising coronavirus cases.