India, a country filled with a rich history of culture and diversity, is facing one of the worst medical crises amongst this global pandemic and lockdown. As cases were rising through the past month, hospitals were becoming more overwhelmed as resources wouldn’t be able to support the growing amount of patients.

     According to CNN, the overwhelmed medical infrastructure of the nation along with the government’s slow response to the situation contributed to the sudden surge of cases as the nation was beginning to ease on Covid-19 regulations. Photos from the situation circulated on social media depicting mass cremations as funeral pyres burned throughout the country. 

     We, as a Riordan community, can still show our support and can still aid in many ways. As a community of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, social media is one of the most effective ways in showing support. Spreading awareness and factual information on social media is a key step in allowing our communities to be more informed and educated on the current situation. Ms. O’Rourke even recommends reaching out and listening to the stories of those of Indian and South-Asian descent within our communities as they stay in touch with their friends and family who are being affected by the sudden surge of COVID-19.