The Ministry of Commerce is overseeing the 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 five companies using 21 vehicles. A total of 2,380 empty oxygen cylinders, 11,540 PPE suits, six tonnes of gloves and 134 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 oversees daily import of anti COVID-19 equipment
- December 15, 2021
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