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Coronavirus aid sent by the French government touches down in India early Sunday with 28 tons of medical equipment, according to a press release from the French embassy in New Delhi. The supplies include eight 'high capacity oxygen generator plants' and 28 ventilators. IMAGES
An military aircraft carrying emergency Covid aid arrives from the US in New Delhi, as India battles a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases which has overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums. IMAGES
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporters the US is "exploring options to provide oxygen and related supplies" to India, which is battling a catastrophic surge in infections, with hospitals overwhelmed and crematoriums working at full capacity. SOUNDBITE
New Delhi residents line up to get nose and throat swabs at a Covid-19 testing centre, as new data showed the biggest daily jump in new infections since the pandemic began. Hopes at the start of the year that the outbreak may be subsiding in the vast nation of 1.3 billion people have been dashed in recent weeks with a fresh wave of new cases. ++COMPLETES V045_97E2B4++ IMAGES
New Delhi residents line up to get nose and throat swabs at a Covid-19 testing centre, as new data showed the biggest daily jump in new infections since the pandemic began. Hopes at the start of the year that the outbreak may be subsiding in the vast nation of 1.3 billion people have been dashed in recent weeks with a fresh wave of new cases. On Monday health ministry data showed new infections exceeding 100,000 for the first time. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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