The Covid crisis in India has hit the diplomatic community too. After a row over New Zealand and Philippines appealing to the Youth Congress for Oxygen, The Print has reported that the diplomatic community in India is also dealing with challenges in accessing oxygen, ICU beds and medicines.
The report, quoting sources, said that the condition of diplomats in India is worsening by the day and there is little support from the Narendra Modi government.
Several embassies and missions — the US Embassy, Embassy of Germany, Israel Embassy, Bangladesh High Commission, Afghanistan Embassy, Embassy of Sweden and Nepal Embassy, among others — currently have active Covid cases, the report said.
The US Embassy is reportedly facing an outbreak, with over 100 active cases, including family members of the staff.
A defence attache of the Tanzanian High Commission in India died of Covid at a Delhi hospital on April 28.
Some embassies that refused to be identified said they are now planning to evacuate some of their staff on planes that are coming here with Covid aid for India. Others highlighted the lack of priority support on vaccines and healthcare.
On Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that it is in touch with all high commissions and embassies to facilitate medical help for them.