MoC processes daily imports of anti-COVID-19 equipment

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 with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products, including oxygen plants and concentrators, were imported by three companies using nine vehicles yesterday.
A total of 3,602 empty oxygen cylinders, two oxygen plants, six oxygen generators, and 17 tonnes of masks were imported via Myawady, and Chinshwehaw trading posts and Yangon International Seaports.
Two oxygen plants were transported to Yangon from the seaport, officials said.
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 inquiries can be reached through the Ministry’s Website —www.commerce.gov.mm. — MNA