CANADA, NORWAY, SINGAPORE LEND SUPPORT TO INDIA AMID COVID SURGE

NEW DELHI: Singapore, Canada and Norway have joined the list of countries that announced support for India’s response to a devastating second wave of coronavirus infections that has hit healthcare facilities across the country.

The Singapore government dispatched a consignment of 256 oxygen cylinders on two C-130 military transport aircraft to West Bengal. “Last yr, [India] helped the world and [Singapore] by exporting essential medicines & supplies. Now, we stand with [India] as you fight Covid,” Singapore high commissioner Simon Wong tweeted.

Canada announced that it is providing $10 million for humanitarian assistance to the Canadian Red Cross to support the Indian Red Cross Society’s response to the devastating situation in India.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted: “Right now, the people of India are facing a tragic situation. To help with everything from ambulance services to buying personal protective equipment, we’re contributing $10 million to @Indianredcross through @Redcrosscanada. We stand ready to donate extra medical supplies, too.”

The Norwegian government announced a contribution of 20 million Norwegian Kroners ($2.4 million) to be channelled through the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

CANADA SAID IT IS PROVIDING $10MN AS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT INDIA’S RESPONSE TO THE DEVASTATING COVID SITUATION