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 airport and seaports with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
On 19 October (yesterday), anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products, including oxygen plants and concentrators, were imported by four companies using eight vehicles.
A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by one bowser, eight oxygen generators, 38,700 PPE suits, and 39 tonnes of masks were imported via Myawady and Chinshwehaw trading posts, and Yangon international seaports.
One liquid oxygen bowser was transported to Yangon via Myawady, 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
