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 anti-COVID-19 products, by arranging continuous importation through trading posts, international airports and seaports with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
On 20 October (yesterday), anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products, including oxygen plants and concentrators, were imported by three companies and transported by four vehicles.
A total of 25 tonnes of masks were imported via Muse and Chinshwehaw trading zones.
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
