The Swiss assistance comes even as India battles the second wave of the COVID pandemic. Lots of solidarity coming from Switzerland to India." Close to 40 Swiss companies have also come together and have pledged medical relief worth over CHF 7 million for India's fight against Covid-19. The medical relief package includes oxygen concentrators, rapid antigen test kits, ventilators, portable suction pumps, helmets with ventilation for medical staff. Asked about the Swiss stance on covid vaccine patent wavier, envoy said, "With the decision of the US govt we have a new situation" and that means "swiss govt is assessing the new situation".

Source: dna May 08, 2021 12:11 UTC