New Delhi: As India grappled with a ferocious second wave of covid-19 infections, China on Friday said it firmly supports the Indian government and the people in their fight against the pandemic and was in communication with New Delhi on an offer to provide assistance.
Separately, a defence ministry statement said Armed Forces Medical Services has decided to import oxygen generation plants and containers from Germany, due to shortage across hospitals. “Twenty-three mobile oxygen generation plants are being airlifted from Germany that will be deployed in AFMS hospitals for covid patients,” it added.
Offers for help have also poured in from countries, such as Russia, UK and France and blocs like the European Union.