India is currently in the midst of a deadly surge of COVID-19 infections that has left the country devastated as the death toll mounts and hospitals are beyond capacity. Daily cases have crossed the record-breaking threshold of 350,000 a day. India has witnessed more than 219,000 deaths by the beginning of May, according to The New York Times, though experts are saying that the actual figures are much higher.
The country is experiencing major shortages of medical supplies like lifesaving oxygen ventilators and Indian healthcare providers are struggling to cope with the massive influx of new COVID-19 patients. In addition, misinformation is rampant in the subcontinent, as fake news stories, conspiracy theories, and unsubstantiated information continues to circulate, causing unnecessary anxiety and complicating the country’s fight against the pandemic.
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Dec 17, 2020
Israel-based humanitarian group kicks off Millions of Masks for Children initiative in Washington State, aiming to protect US kids against Covid.
By Abigail Klein Leichman, ISRAEL21c
Israel-based humanitarian organization SmartAID kicked off a unique US initiative, “Millions of Masks for Children,” in Washington State.
In partnership with shipping company DHL and Washington-based PPE manufacturer FLTR with warehousing support from SEKO Logistics, SmartAID is distributing a million FLTR facemasks to kids served by 15 childcare and youth programs throughout the state, including refugee and tribal communities.
“At SmartAID our core mission is to harness the power of innovation, data and technology, and our extensive network of partners to save lives, alleviate suffering and empower communities to live the kind of life they value. It’s absolutely critical to protect children from Covid-19 by providing masks. Washington State is just the start,” said Shach
SmartAID masks up millions of children across USA
Israel-based humanitarian group kicks off Millions of Masks for Children initiative in Washington State, aiming to protect US kids against Covid.
December 15, 2020, 3:27 pm
Mayor Dana Ralph of Kent, Washington, left, and SmartAID volunteer Trang Le handing the first box of donated masks to a local boy, kicking off the Millions of Masks for Children initiative. Photo by Paul Christian Gordon/SmartAID
Israel-based humanitarian organization SmartAID kicked off a unique US initiative, “Millions of Masks for Children,” in Washington State.
In partnership with shipping company DHL and Washington-based PPE manufacturer FLTR with warehousing support from SEKO Logistics, SmartAID is distributing a million FLTR facemasks to kids served by 15 childcare and youth programs throughout the state, including refugee and tribal communities.