The Ministry of Commerce is overseeing import of essential medical supplies plus anti-COVID devices that are critical to the COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities, including liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders, through trading posts, international airports and seaports.
Anti-COVID-19 equipment was imported by three companies using 13 vehicles. A total of 5,238 empty oxygen cylinders, 300 PPE suits, eight tonnes of gloves and 95 tonnes of masks were imported via the Chinshwehaw trade zone and international seaports yesterday.
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 and treatment of COVID-19 as well as contact persons for inquires can be reached through the Ministry’s Website — www.commerce.gov.mm. — MNA
MoC facilitates daily import of anti-COVID-19 equipment
- December 16, 2021
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