(CNN)- India is experiencing the world’s worst coronavirus outbreak. The country has had more than 17.6 million cases since the pandemic began last year. But experts fear the the real number could be up to 30 times higher.
Grieving families are struggling to keep themselves and their loved ones safe amid an overwhelmed health care system, and medical workers are stretched thin as some hospitals run out of oxygen and supplies.
The global community is rallying to help India push back against the pandemic, with countries around the world offering aid.
Care India has an urgent call out for donations to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) — like suits and masks — to front line health care workers.