Coronavirus | U.K. flying in ‘vital medical equipment’

The consignment consists of ventilators and oxygen concentrator devices

The United Kingdom is sending 600 pieces of “vital medical equipment” to help India fight the COVID-19 second wave. The British High Commission said in a release that the consignment, which would reach on Tuesday, consisted of “ventilators and oxygen concentrator devices.” The move comes weeks after the second wave of the pandemic hit India. Officials in the know informed that India has identified a number of items in key countries such as the U.K., , and among others and is in the process of securing them through bilateral efforts. Indian attempts are aimed at “augmenting the medical oxygen capacity at home” which will provide critical support to the health sector as it counters growing number of cases that require oxygen support for critical patients. India has also identified items in the European Union that will help in securing medical oxygen for virus-affected individuals.