Coronavirus around the world: the new epicentre
South Asia is now at the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is how you can help Last updated 12 May 2021
As spring arrives in the UK and government restrictions begin to ease, it can be tempting to think that the pandemic is on its way to being beaten.
Sadly, the situation in other nations around the world tells a very different story.
With hospitals on the brink of collapse and crematoriums overwhelmed as Covid-19 cases top 400,000 a day, the situation in India remains critical.
In April, we directed all donations made to our Global Coronavirus Appeal to India, in light of the country’s devastating second wave of Cov
Covid in India: support and concern
We set up the Global Coronavirus Appeal to make sure money and support is available to countries and communities devastated by this crisis, through second and third waves, new mutations and the effects of lockdown. Right now, the focus of our appeal is on India.
By donating to our Global Coronavirus Appeal right now, you can help us reach people who are most at risk from this devastating surge of Covid-19 across India.
There has been an outpouring of concern and support for India from around the world. As coronavirus rips through the country, it is particularly difficult for the many British people with family in India who can only look on in horror.
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Right now, the situation in India is critical.
Hospitals are full, streets are lined with ambulance queues, and crematoriums are running out of space. People are losing their loved ones at a frightening rate, with numbers of Covid-19 cases expected to rise dramatically.
Over 46,000 Red Cross staff and volunteers across India are supporting Covid-19 response efforts - providing oxygen, ambulance services, first aid, and PPE. But there are so many people who need our vital help.
Please, if you can, donate to our Global Coronavirus Appeal right now. Your donation will be spent helping people in India facing this terrifying second wave.