Dubai: The Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi and the Sikh Gurudwara in Dubai are leading efforts of Indians in the UAE to send oxygen support for COVID-19 patients back home who are facing an acute shortage of medical oxygen in several states.
In line with the vision of the UAE’s leadership and with the support of members of the UAE’s Indian community, BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is working to create a supply chain of oxygen tanks and cylinders which will provide upwards of 440 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen per month starting this week, the first Hindu temple coming up in Abu Dhabi said on Wednesday.
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Several Indian businessmen and expats said that at the moment, they consider any individual support as ‘a drop in the ocean’.
Heartbroken over the Covid-19 situation back home, Indian expats are ready to help but they are not sure how to do so. Considering that the urgent need is oxygen supply, many are clueless about where to get it and how to send it home.
India is facing a massive surge in cases, with many of its hospitals reporting shortage of oxygen. The country recorded 320,000 new infections on Tuesday, and total deaths are nearing 200,000. Expats have expressed their gratitude towards the government of the UAE for supplying oxygen containers during this time of need.