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Trip.com Group launches COVID-19 medical relief initiative for India

Trip.com Group launches COVID-19 medical relief initiative for India
May 24, 2021

Leading global online travel services provider - Trip.com Group – has this month donated 400 oxygen concentrators to its industry partners, local governments and the Indian Red Cross to help India tackle oxygen equipment shortages during the COVID-19 crisis. Trip.com Group are also urging all businesses in the tourism sector to collaborate and help where possible.

The first shipment of aid arrived in India on 21st May, with following shipments to arrive later this week. This follows Trip.com Group's previous emergency delivery of critical medical supplies where the company donated three million medical masks to support more than 25 countries and regions around the world in early 2020 at the onset of the pandemic.

From the start of the pandemic, Trip.com Group has made significant contributions to impacted areas, providing much-needed medical equipment to partners and organisations around the world.

Over the past few months, new COVID-19 cases have surged in India. As a result, the Indian medical system has been heavily burdened with huge numbers of patients and inadequate supplies of critical medical equipment, including oxygen concentrators.

Trip.com Group has been paying close attention to the development of the global pandemic and prioritising the safety of Trip.com Group and partner employees, and local communities that require support. With strong global sourcing capabilities, Trip.com Group was able to quickly secure and ship the critical medical supplies. The first shipment of 125 medical oxygen concentrators has already arrived with industry partners in India, while the further 275 oxygen concentrators will arrive to local government and NGO partners in the coming week.

Trip.com Group Chairman James Liang notes "the pandemic has given people a deeper understanding of the importance of community and collaboration as we look towards a positive shared future. COVID-19 is a challenge that we all need to overcome. It is increasingly necessary to strengthen cooperation, support each other, and work together in the fight against the virus.

Jane Sun, Chief Executive Trip.com Group adds "we have been deeply concerned about the effect of the pandemic in India, the safety of our overseas colleagues and local people and the lack of oxygen supplies.

"We are doing everything we can to provide immediate and direct support for people at risk of COVID-19 in India. We urge all businesses in the travel industry to collaborate and help where possible, to protect communities and individuals and make greater contributions to the recovery of the global travel sector. While it has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone, we believe that the pandemic is temporary and we look forward to a healthier and brighter future together."

Image: Trip.com Group donated 400 oxygen concentrators to industry partners and local organisations in India to provide support during the COVID-19 crisis. Courtesy trip.com/

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