The US has agreed to supply the raw materials required for the production of the Covishield vaccine.
US President Joe Biden has also tweeted in this regard.
US President Joe Biden tweeted, “Just as India helped America at the beginning of the epidemic, similarly we are determined to help India at this time of need.”
Kamala Harris, the Vice-President of the United States, has also spoken of cooperating with India in this crisis period of the Covid epidemic.
He tweeted, “America is working closely with the Indian government in this explosive period of the Corona epidemic. We are helping. We pray for the people of India, including courageous health workers.”
What did the White House say in its statement
On Sunday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke on the phone about the growing cases of Corona infection in India, after which the statement came from the US regarding the supply of raw materials.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed ‘Sahanbhuti’ about the Corona crisis in India during the talks.
A statement issued by the White House said that talks between the national security advisors of the two countries took place today and Sullivan, the American adviser, expressed condolences on the current situation in India.
The United States and India have the most cases of corona epidemic in the world.
According to a statement issued by the White House, the two countries have been supportive of each other in the health sector for the past seven decades and have been helping those fighting against smallpox or against polio and HIV. Both countries also expressed commitment to tackle this epidemic together. Just like the United States was given medical help from India in the initial phase of this epidemic, similarly now when India needs, America is fully determined to help.
The statement said that the United States is constantly trying to provide available resources and supplies for this. The sources of the special raw materials that the producers need for making the Kovishield Corona vaccine in India have also been identified and will be made available to India as soon as possible.
According to the statement, Kovid will also make available the US Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit, Ventilator, and PPE Kit to India to help 19 patients and protect the front line workers. Apart from this, options for cooperation in oxygen manufacturing are also being considered. Along with this, a team of experts is also being formed which will provide necessary help.
