Virus-hit Indonesia receives emergency medical supplies; Singapore and Australia give assistance

This handout picture taken and released on July 9, 2021 by the Indonesian military shows officers unloading medical equipment, such as oxygen cylinders, ventilators as well as masks, gloves and gowns on two Singapore air force planes, to be used in the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, at the air force base in Jakarta. - AFP

Jakarta, July 9, 2021 (AFP): Indonesia received desperately needed supplies of oxygen and protective equipment from neighbouring Singapore on Friday to support its overwhelmed healthcare system, as the country battles its deadliest coronavirus wave yet.

Singapore will ship hundreds of ventilators and cylinders, along with other medical supplies, while Australiaalso is set to send 1,000 ventilators arriving Friday, according to a statement from coordinating ministry for maritime and investment affairs.