India sends 150 tonnes of oxygen to Sri Lanka to help it tackle coronavirus surge
The Hindu
The island nation is currently experiencing a rapid rise in infections
India has sent about 150 tonnes more oxygen to Sri Lanka to help the island nation combat the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sri Lanka on September 3 extended its nationwide lockdown till September 13 amidst a surge in the number of COVID-19 deaths and mounting pressure on the healthcare system. “Lifeline from India to Sri Lanka close to 150 tonnes of oxygen from Vizag and Chennai reached the shores of Colombo," the Indian High Commission in Colombo tweeted on September 4.More Related News