Fresh consignments of Covid-related support arrive from Kuwait, UAE, USA & UK

Fresh consignments of Covid-related support arrived in India on Tuesday from various countries including Kuwait & UAE.

The consignments included oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and other medical equipment, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

A flight carrying 282 oxygen cylinders, 60 oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and other medical supplies arrived today from Kuwait.


"Today, a ship departs from Al-Shuaiba Port for India carrying three tanks, each with a capacity of 25 metric tonnes, with a total of 75 metric tonnes, and 1,000 gas cylinders with a capacity of 40 litres and other relief material," Kuwait's Ambassador to India, said.

Shipments also arrived at the Mundra Port from the UAE, which included tankers liquid oxygen.

“Further consolidating our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 7 ISO tankers with 20 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) each arrive at Mundra Port (India). First such shipment of LMO to India. Deeply value the support from UAE. Will help augment oxygen availability," tweeted the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

He also announced the arrival of the 5th in a series of consignments carrying medical equipment that arrived from the US. The latest one carried 545 oxygen concentrators.

The US Department of Defense has said that the final two flights of COVID-19 aid slated for India have been delayed due to maintenance issues and will reach by Wednesday.

The White House had announced that the US will be delivering medical supplies worth over $100 million in the coming days to India. Meanwhile, another set of supplies arrived in Chennai on Tuesday from the UK.