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 airport and seaports.

 Yesterday, anti-COVID-19 goods were imported by four companies using 11 vehicles.

A total 30 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by two bowsers, and 33 tonnes of masks were transported via Chinshwehaw, and Myawady trading posts, officials said.

Two oxygen bowsers were transported to Yangon via Myawady trading posts, officials added.

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

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