India is facing a devastating second wave of coronavirus. The country has confirmed more than 16 million cases and more than 200,000 deaths, with some reports concerned that the number of deaths is just the tip of the iceberg, because of under reporting.
The pandemic has put a strain on the medical infrastructure of the country, with hospitals unable to cope with the influx of patients.
CAFOD has already pledged £200,000 to our partners Caritas India. They will be distributing medical kits and to setting up temporary treatment centres as well as providing PPE to frontline health workers. We are also helping families to provide home-based care for mild cases, raising awareness of the vaccine, and how to avoid further spread of the virus.
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Watch Indian Journalist Barkha Dutt Interview with ITV here.
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