THE Ministry of Commerce is facilitating 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.

Two tonnes of masks were imported by one company via the Chinshwehaw trading zone yesterday. From 1 to 26 February, four oxygen plants were imported through international seaports in Yangon and a total of 549 tonnes of masks were imported by 83 vehicles of 34 companies.

Officials from 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

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