MoC processes daily imports of anti-COVID-19 equipment as planned

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 airports and seaports with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Two companies imported 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen, 440 PPE suits and 14 tonnes of masks using four vehicles via Myawady, Chinshwehaw and Kampaiti trading zones yesterday. One liquid oxygen bowser arrived at Yangon from the Myawady trading zone.
Officials from the relevant departments are cooperating to facilitate and expedite the Standard Operating Procedures, including online registration for the import processes.
It is reported that the Ministry of Commerce is coordinating with relevant departments, treatment of COVID-19, as well as contact persons for inquires can be reached through the Ministry’s Website: www.commerce.gov.mm. – MNA