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Prince Charles: "Together we will win this fight."
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In view of the devastating corona situation in India, Prince Charles has called for more international aid.
"Just as India has helped others, we must now help India," wrote the British heir to the throne in a public message to the people of India.
The 72-year-old is deeply saddened by the tragic images from the country, which is currently struggling with record numbers of new infections and overburdened hospitals.
Those affected in India are in his thoughts and prayers, wrote Charles.
"Together we will win this fight."
With the foundation "British Asian Trust", which the Prince of Wales had founded in 2007, he also called for donations in order to be able to provide the country with additional oxygen concentrators.
The UK had already sent 140 ventilators and 495 oxygen concentrators from surplus stocks to India a few days ago.
Angela Merkel also offered the country help on Sunday.
"The fight against the pandemic is our common fight," she said, according to the government spokesman.
»Germany stands side by side in solidarity with India.
We are preparing a support mission as soon as possible. "
B.1.617 on the advance
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) assured the country of solidarity.
"Within the federal government and in discussions with companies, we are therefore pulling out all the stops to be able to provide support as quickly as possible, for example with oxygen and medication," Maas told the Rheinische Post.
The corona situation in India is dramatic.
For days, the country has been recording new highs in new infections, the mutant B.1.617 is on the advance.
With more than 17 million confirmed infections, India has the second most infections worldwide after the USA.
In India, with its around 1.35 billion inhabitants, the second corona wave is increasing in proportions.
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