New Delhi : With the COVID-19 cases steadily rising and Government of India announcing sweeping measures to contain its spread with the lockdown, there has been a growing need for protective equipment like PPE kits, masks and sanitisers. Many states have reported erratic supply and sky- high prices which has further impacted the affordability of these items.
Moreover, poor quality has been observed in items such as sanitisers reported to have insufficient alcohol amount. At this critical juncture, it has, therefore, been essential to ensure that “quality” preventive protection items are made available where they are needed the most.
Up till now, State health departments across have been supported by PRI with more than 1.1 lakh liters of alcohol-based (70% v/v) hand sanitisers and more than three lakh medical masks, PPE kits, and more than 200 Thermal Scanners, for use by healthcare professionals, and the frontline force for taking care of the affected population, and personal prevention, in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Meghalaya.
“As a responsible corporate citizen, Pernod Ricard India remains resolute in leaving no stone unturned to contribute to the ongoing efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in India by supporting our healthcare systems and frontline communities. In these unprecedented times, it’s very crucial for all of us to come together and contribute in any way to our frontline force, maintain law, order and sanity,” said Rajesh Mishra, CFO, Pernod Ricard India.
“We are very grateful to the healthcare professionals who are at the forefront against this fight with COVID-19. These masks and sanitisers will be used by the health department for the protection of our COVID healthcare warriors, who are still on duty. We are committed to fill the demand-supply gap for preventive, protective solutions, including sanitisers and masks for all our health care workers and frontline workforce,” Ricard added.
