$250,000 given
to the Canadian Red Cross for awareness, hygiene, and health
measures
TORONTO, May 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is joining
the fight against the devastating crisis facing India as the country grapples with an
overwhelming surge in COVID-19 cases. The Bank is donating
$250,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to
help save lives in hotspot regions in India, with support for awareness, hygiene and
health initiatives.
"We have pledged our support to the Canadian Red Cross to help
alleviate some of the suffering faced by the people of India at this time," said Brian Porter, President and CEO, Scotiabank. "We
are committed to supporting international relief efforts in
India, as people there continue to
navigate this acute COVID-19 emergency."
The donation will support Red Cross efforts to distribute
COVID-19 prevention information in local languages; provide hygiene
items, handwashing stations, food package distribution, and other
epidemic and infection control activities. It will also facilitate
efforts such as ambulance and transportation services, logistics
support to isolation and quarantine centres, psychosocial support
services, and maintenance of 89 blood transfusion centres.
To date, Scotiabank has contributed more than $16 million to support people and communities
most at risk during the pandemic, including direct contributions
for COVID-19 relief, as well as support of hospitals and healthcare
professionals.
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