Dubai: As the COVID-19 'tsunami' hits India in its second wave, expats living in the UAE are getting increasingly worried sick for their loved ones.
According to statistics revealed on Sunday, April 25, there are 243 new infections every minute in India. From despair to desperation, these expats are also feeling helpless and just do not know how to reach out to their family — especially aged parents at high risk back home. With borders shut between the two countries — they are all the more in a dilemma as to what to do to be available for their loved ones.
In fact, expats said they have been relying on external help from extended families, friends and young neighbours from their residential community.