Covid-19: TikTok donates Rs 100 cr in safety gear to Indian medical staff

Will give away 400,000 hazmat medical protective suits and 2,00,000 masks

Chinese short-video app TikTok said Wednesday it is donating 400,000 hazmat medical protective suits and 2,00,000 masks worth Rs 100 crore to protect doctors and front line medical staff in India.

"The Government of India has been making concerted efforts to contain the spread of the virus and through this donation we want to contribute towards this effort. With support from the Union Ministry of Textile, this essential gear, which meets the prescribed standards and guidelines, is being handed over to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Additionally, our contribution also covers local/state level medical workers, as