Taiwan's first batch of Covid-19 aid leaves for India

ReutersPublished: May 2, 2021 2:43 AM

Taiwan's first batch of aid to India to help it fight a surging increase in Covid-19 infections left for New Delhi on Sunday, consisting of 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said.

Countries around the world have been rushing to help India alleviate the crisis. India recorded more than 400,000 new Covid-19 cases for the first time on Saturday as it battles a devastating second wave.

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