China's Red Cross contributes about $39 mln to Covid fight

Special: Battle Against Novel Coronavirus

(ECNS) -- As of Friday, the Red Cross Society of China has donated money and materials worth 260 million yuan (about $39 mln) to COVID-19 prevention and control across China, said the organization Friday.

A total of 19 emergency responses have also been issued, according to the announcement.

The Red Cross's contributions cover 20 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, it said.