Categories: Health

Japan sending oxygen equipment to help India fight Covid-19

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Japan is rushing 300 oxygen concentrators and 300 ventilators to help India fight the sudden surge COVID-19 infections which has overwhelmed the healthcare system.  </p>
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“Japan stands with India, our friend and partner, in her efforts to fight against COVID-19 pandemic through this additional emergency assistance. Japan will continue to extend further support promptly in order to contain the COVID-19 situation,” a statement issued by Japan’s ministry of external affairs said.</p>
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Japan is prepared to provide 300 respirators and 300 oxygen concentrators to India once talks are finalized, Japan's chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.</p>

IN Bureau

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