Global icon Priyanka Chopra, who started a fundraiser along with GiveIndia organisation, informed fans on Wednesday that she has managed to raise Rs 22 crore with the help of contributions made by her fans and people across the globe.
“We have procured around 500 oxygen concentrators, which means providing more than 2500 patients with oxygen supply each month. Manpower for 10 vaccination centres, which will help over 6000 people to get vaccinated over a span of two months. 422 oxygen cylinders each of which has a capacity of 6000 litres of oxygen. Thank you to every single one of you who have donated and made these actions possible.” Priyanka posted on her Instagram stories, The Indian Express reported.
Apart from Priyanka Chopra, several celebrities are doing their bit amid the pandemic. Amitabh Bachchan recently helped set up a Covid-19 care centre in Mumbai with 25 bed-capacity and oxygen availability in Mumbai.