Coronavirus: EU channels critical support to India via EU Civil Protection Mechanism

A shipment of urgently needed oxygen, medicine and equipment will be delivered over the coming days by EU member states to India, following the country's request for support through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, which is co-ordinated by the Emergency Response Co-ordination Centre of the European Commission.  The offers of support from EU member states via the Mechanism currently include oxygen concentrators, generators, ventilators and antiviral medicines from Ireland, Belgium, Romania, Luxembourg, Portugal and Sweden. More EU support from other Member States is expected to be made in the coming days, including from France and Germany. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, said: “The EU stands in full solidarity with the Indian people and is ready to do our utmost to support them at this critical time. I would like to thank our Member States that came in numerously with generous offers of help, showing that the EU is a trusted partner and a friend at times of need. The reach of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism goes well beyond the EU's borders. Our Emergency Response Coordination Centre is facilitating the logistical arrangements and the EU will cover the brunt of the transport costs.” Read the full press release here.

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