Russia's Pandemic Concerns

From: J Birch Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020 4:17:54 PM To: dujarric@un.org <dujarric@un.org>; accredit@gov.ru <accredit@gov.ru>; Sky.Today <Sky.Today@sky.uk>; contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com <contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com>; news@skynews.com <news@skynews.com>; justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca <justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca>; media@sputniknews.com <media@sputniknews.com>; antonio.ferrari@un.org <antonio.ferrari@un.org>; she@emro.who.int <she@emro.who.int>; ogawah@wpro.who.int <ogawah@wpro.who.int> Subject: Russia Pandemic Concerns (Opinion)

Hey Everyone, I was reading a story about how Russia is starting to see an increase of cases which has caused a strain on their ambulance and PPE supply. In addition I was hearing about isolated communities without Hospitals or supplies. I was thinking about Ambulances and countries that might not have enough vehicles to transport the virus patients. I therefore started thinking of some options for any nation facing the same issue. I was thinking perhaps we can convert Vans and trucks into makeshift ambulances supplied and outfitted with the prerequisite materials and safety standards. It might require medical personnel oversight but it might allow us more vehicles to help ensure people arrive safely at the hospital. In addition I was thinking that Russia and its army can help setup temporary field hospitals in more remote areas and outfit them with medical students and nurses and anyone with medical training. Finally, I was reading that Russia was kind enough to send PPE to affected areas across the globe and I was hopeful that we can help by sending any spare supplies to help the Russian people during this crisis. If anyone can help send Supplies or medical tips and tricks to help save more people it can make a world of difference. We now face a threat to the entirety of our species and we must all band together and stand as one to protect our collective future. Together we are stronger than we can ever be apart, stand united for all Humanity. Together, we rise. Stay Safe, Stay Sanitized and Stay Supportive, John Ames Birch @johneames2