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 one company and transported by one vehicle yesterday.
A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by one bowser, 1,401 empty oxygen cylinders, nine oxygen plants, and six tonnes of gloves were imported via the Myawady trading zone and Yangon international seaports, officials said.
One bowser transported liquid oxygen to Yangon via the Myawady land border, and nine oxygen plants to Yangon via seaports, 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
