December 17
THE Ministry of Commerce is making efforts to ensure people have access to the essential medical supplies that are critical to the COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities, including liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders, by arranging continuous importation through trading posts, international airports and seaports.
Anti-COVID-19 equipment was imported by five companies using 10 vehicles. A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by one bowser, 50 empty oxygen cylinders, two home use oxygen concentrators, 3,440 PPE suits, 0.1 tonne of gloves and 57 tonnes of masks were imported via international seaports, the Muse 105thmile trading zone, Myawady trading zone and Chinshwehaw trading camp yesterday.
One bowser carrying liquid oxygen arrived at Yangon from the Myawady trading zone.
Officials from the relevant departments are cooperating to facilitate and expedite the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including online registration for the import process.
It is reported that the Ministry of Commerce is coordinating with relevant departments, treatment of COVID-19, as well as contact persons for inquires can be reached through the Ministry’s Website – www.commerce.gov. mm. — MNA
