MoC facilitates daily imports of essential anti-COVID-19 equipment

The Ministry of Commerce is overseeing the importation 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.
A total of 13 tonnes of masks were imported by two vehicles of a company via the Chinshwehaw border trade post yesterday.
From 1 to 12 March, 480 oxygen cylinders, 100 oxygen concentrators, seven tonnes of gloves, and 20 tonnes of masks were imported via international seaports and respective trading zones.
Officials from the relevant departments are cooperating to facilitate and expedite the standard operating procedures 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