MoC conducts daily import processes for 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 products were imported by two companies and transported by four vehicles yesterday.
A total of 300 empty oxygen cylinders, two oxygen plants, and 25 tonnes of masks were imported via the Chinshwehaw trading zone and Yangon international seaports, officials said.
Two oxygen plants were transported to Yangon, officials added.
Officials from the relevant departments are cooperating to facilitate and expedite the Standard Operating Procedures, 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