The World Health Organization WHO ) will provide 4,000 oxygen concentrators to India which is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases and related deaths, a spokesperson of the global health body said on Tuesday. "WHO is providing critical equipment and supplies to meet the increased needs during the current surge. 4000 oxygen concentrators will be delivered, to be provided to affected states (in India)," the organisation's spokesperson said while speaking to Sputnik. Out of these 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators arrived on Tuesday.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said earlier in the day that Australia will send 500 ventilators, one million surgical masks, 500,000 P2 and N95 masks, 100,000 goggles, 100,000 pairs of gloves and 20,000 face shields.US President Joe Biden spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and pledged America's steadfast support for the people of India who have been impacted by the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. The United States is providing a range of emergency assistance, including oxygen-related supplies, vaccine materials, and therapeutics.

Source: Economic Times April 28, 2021 01:24 UTC