To our friends in India.
By Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23404)
United Kingdom
May 2, 2021 2:17pm CST
Hello dear friends l had to pop in to say l am so sad to see what is currently happening in India due to this dreaded virus & to let you know l have you all in my prayers & thoughts.
Help is on it's way although sadly too late for many. Please only take notice of what the health authorities are advising you to do to keep safe & avoid taking some crack pot advice from people on you tube etc. I was alarmed at what some of these nasty people are telling you to do.
The only way to stay safe is to follow WHO & government advice until you can get your vaccine.
Please avoid large gatherings like religious festivals or political rallies where the chances of spreading the virus multiplies tremendously.
Keep strong and remember to keep your distance from others, avoid large gatherings, wear a face mask & wash your hands frequently.
I will light a candle for you each day to keep you safe until things settle down in India.
Pray to your God at home avoid going to the Temples until it is safe to do so. Stay strong!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
I have found it increasingly alarming & distressing this week it really is terrible Carol. I hope you are keeping well. Sorry l have not been around much of late but l wanted a message sent out to our friends not just in India but everywhere!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 May 21
@garymarsh6 Thanks, all is well here, improving fortunately. You stay safe as well. Always good to see you.
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@Belexhanns (3431)
• Kampala, Uganda
2 May 21
Keep social distance, sanitise regularly, wear mask;that's all
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@popciclecold (38780)
• United States
2 May 21
I hope it soon ends there, and everywhete.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
Yes me too but l think we are stuck with it for some time yet!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
Hi Julia hope you are keeping well. There by the grace of God go l as the saying goes. It is so humbling.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50260)
• United States
16 Jun 21
I hope that the virus is lessening all over the world.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 21
This is something that is going to be with us for quite some time Marie. 
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
9 May 21
I agree with your spirit on this care and advice to our friends.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 21
They actually make most of the vaccines for the rest of the world Currently there is an embargo on sending them abroad such is the dire situation in India.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
3 May 21
We send all our prayers to you. Help is being sent from many nations in the form of ventilators & medicines. I read the government are asking the army to help transport oxygen.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
3 May 21
So so sad Judy. Unfortunately one thing l noticed in my trips to India people have no concept of personal space. It feels crowded almost everywhere.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 21
@garymarsh6 I can believe that. It has a huge population even for a big country.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 May 21
So sad to see lots of cadavers being openly cremated!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
3 May 21
Good please try & stay home if you can and avoid meeting others. Only go out if you really have to. Things will eventually settle down once supplies start to filter through.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
3 May 21
it is awful. I've reached out to all my friends there. it is such a horrible time.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
9 May 21
I understand the Philippines are now suffering badly too. The same message applies to them.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
9 May 21
@garymarsh6 Brasil has had it bad for nearly 3 months now also. It is so horrible. your message while brilliant, sadly applies to so many now.
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
10 May 21
Great post, Gary. I don't keep up with the news but I know they have a larger population there and not every country has the vaccine available yet to the younger generation and maybe not even the elderly in some cases.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 May 21
I've seen the news about how bad it is. I've also seen help is on the way. They're getting needed oxygen.
@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
9 May 21
Thanks for reminding us the health guidelines. It's sad news too what is happening to India. It reminds me of the situation in Italy last year
