Daily imports of anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products continue

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 11 October (yesterday), anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products, including oxygen plants and concentrators, were imported by five companies using by 13 vehicles. A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by bowser, 33,450 PPE suits, and 64 tonnes of masks were imported via Chinshwehaw and Myawady trading posts, and seaports. One oxygen bowser was transported to Yangon, 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