China Covid crisis: Indian govt offers help as 'pharmacy of the world'

The Indian government expressed its willingness to help China as the country struggles with rising Covid cases.

Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson for India's external affairs ministry on 22 December 2022 said, "We are monitoring the Covid situation in China. We hope that all of humanity emerges safely from the pandemic. As 'pharmacy of the world', India has helped other nations."

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting to review the situation related to COVID-19 in the country.

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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Home Minister Amit Shah, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and top officials attended the virtual meeting.

Ahead of the meeting, in a statement in Lok Sabha, Minister Mandaviya asked states to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and new year celebrations. A day earlier, Mandaviya had reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated.

(With PTI inputs)