Countries Pledge To Help India As Cases Spike

Countries like the US, Britain, and Germany are sending aid to India as COVID-19 cases reach record highs. India reported over 352,000 new cases in a single day, with a total of over 195,000 deaths since the pandemic began. President Biden announced that the US will send vaccine materials and medical supplies. Tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, are also contributing, with Google committing $18 million. Both CEOs of these companies are originally from India.

Which countries are mentioned as sending aid to India during its COVID-19 crisis?

• China, Japan, and Australia

• US, Britain, and Germany

• France, Italy, and Spain

• Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

What record did India hit regarding COVID-19 cases?

• Highest number of recoveries in a day

• Lowest number of cases in a day

• Record high new cases for the fifth consecutive day

• Most vaccinations in a day

How many new COVID-19 cases did India report in the past 24 hours?

• Over 100,000

• More than 352,000

• Less than 200,000

• Exactly 300,000

What kind of support is the US providing to India?

• Materials for vaccines and medical gear

• Financial loans

• Military assistance

• Tourism support

How much financial aid did Google commit to help India?

• $25 million

• $30 million

• $18 million

• $10 million