IAF continues its support towards fight against Coronavirus

NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, APRIL 7

An IAF An-32 carrying medical eqpt for ICMR from Chennai to Bhubaneshwar for setting up of testing labs and facilities in Odisha on Monady, April 6. -NE photo

The Indian Air Force (IAF) continues its support against Novel Coronavirus wherein medical supplies are being transported to equip the state governments and supporting agencies to combat the contagion effectively and efficiently, says a Defence release.

An IAF Mi-17 helicopter being loaded with essential medical supplies to be airlifted to various parts of the country in the North-Eastern region as part of IAF’s assistance to the civil administration to fight against the spread of COVID-19. – NE photo

During the last few days, IAF airlifted essential medical supplies and commodities from nodal points to Manipur, Nagaland, and Gangtok in the North-Eastern region; and the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Besides, AN-32 aircraft, on Monday, airlifted personnel and 3500 kg of medical equipment of ICMR from Chennai to Bhubaneshwar for setting up testing labs and facilities in Odisha.

An IAF AN-32 aircraft being loaded with essential medical supplies and commodities to be airlifted to various parts of the country as part of IAF’s assistance to the civil administration to fight against the spread of COVID-19. – NE photo

IAF has earmarked aircraft at nodal points to airlift medical supplies and equipment at short notice to proactively support operations against COVID-19.