With every passing day, COVID-19 takes a tighter grasp in India. With over 1100 confirmed cases and over 30 deaths, the situation is getting worse day by day.
However, people are coming together to help communities be safe from the novel coronavirus and helping the infected get proper medical treatment in these troubled times.?
One of the firsts to lend a hand was Sudha Murthy's?Infosys Foundation?and now they¡¯ve taken this to a whole new level.?
Infosys Foundation -- the CSR arm of the tech giant Infosys has announced that it is pledging Rs 100 crore to support efforts for fighting against COVID-19 in India. Out of the 100 crores, they¡¯ve already contributed half of it to the PM Cares Fund.
The remaining sum will be used to expand hospital capacity for treatment of COVID-19 as well as hospital stays for patients across India -- especially ones that are belonging to weaker sections of the society.
They¡¯re providing ventilators, testing kits and personal protective equipment like face shields, protective suits etc to healthcare workers who¡¯re directly dealing with COVID-19 patients. The Foundation is also supporting various NGOs that provide food and hygiene kits to thousands of people in need.
Head of the foundation, Sudha Murthy said in a statement, ¡°These are unprecedented times that require every section of the society to rise up to the challenge. Infosys Foundation has always supported the needs of the country in difficult situations and we will continue to work with governments, non-profits, and healthcare institutions in their fight against this global pandemic.¡±
She further added, ¡°All our efforts will be targeted towards ensuring that the relief material reaches the people who need it the most, whether it is a patient who cannot afford treatment, our healthcare personnel, or daily-wage workers whose livelihood has been severely impacted.¡±