US State Department commits global aid of $775 million

The US Department of State has committed a total of $775 million to countries around the world to tide over the coronavirus pandemic. This includes aid to governments, NGOs and international organisations in the form of health assistance, and humanitarian, economic and developmental assistance. Total US government and non-government aid to the world COVID-19 response stands at $6.5 billion.

This aid includes a $5.9 million grant to India in the form of health assistance. Read here.