Australia is considering sending medical aid, including ventilators and oxygen supplies, to India as the country grapples with the record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases. For the fifth day in a row, India has set a global record for daily new cases with 352,991 new cases and 2,812 deaths in the past 24 hours. The total infected cases in the country have also surpassed 17 million, and at present, 195,123 people have lost their lives. Greg Hunt, the federal Health Minister, confirmed that the National Security Committee would meet on Tuesday to discuss how Australia can aid India and minimise the risk of spreading the virus to Australia. “India is literally gasping for oxygen,” Hunt said. “And while we can assist with the national medical stockpile, their particular request is for assistance with regards to the physical supply of oxygen.” The federal government will also reach out to the states and territories …