BERLIN, March 24 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese embassy to Germany is coordinating more medical supplies to Germany's district of Heinsberg, which was badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, in response to its appeal for help, according to a spokesperson of the embassy.
A message posted on the website of the embassy on Monday said the embassy has got into contact with Heinsberg district authorities and has kept communication on providing more medical protective materials.
"Public health crisis is a common challenge for all human beings. Solidarity and cooperation is the most powerful weapon (to tackle the crisis)," said the spokesperson, adding China is willing to work together with Germany to combat the coronavirus.
In recent days, Chinese and German health authorities through video conferences have shared information and experience in epidemic prevention, patient treatment and vaccination research.
Some Chinese-funded enterprises and the Chinese community in Germany also actively donated goods and materials, while some Chinese overseas medical students also joined in the anti-epidemic efforts in Germany, according to the spokesperson.
The district of Heinsberg, with a population of some 255,000, has registered over 1,000 coronavirus infections and 21 deaths.
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