A batch of Indian nurses flew to United Arab Emirates to help fight Covid. 88 nurses were welcomed by officials with flowers at the Dubai airport. It is an initiative by Aster DM Healthcare and UAE's foreign ministry. Of the 88 nurses, 60 are trained in critical care, are per reports. Days earlier, the Indian govt had extended help to 5 other nations. An Indian Navy ship left for 5 nations in Indian Ocean region with supplies. INS Kesari ferrying medicines, food to Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Comoros.