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, arranging continuous importation on public holidays.

On 12 September, anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products including oxygen plants and concentrators were imported by six companies with the use of 17 vehicles, including three bowsers.

A total of 60 tonnes of oxygen (liquid) carried by three bowsers, 127 empty oxygen cylinders, four oxygen plants, 1,600 sets of PPE suits, 57 tonnes of masks were imported through Chinshwehaw, and Myawady border trade camps and the Yangon International Airport.

Two bowsers carrying liquid oxygen led to Yangon and one to Mawlamyine, and one each of oxygen plant to Mandalay, Chauk, Mohnyin, Kangyidaunt, officials said.

Officials from the relevant departments are coordinating 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, facilitating the importations of essential medical supplies required in prevention, control and 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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