THE Ministry of Commerce is striving for the people to have access to the essential medical supplies that are critical to the COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities, including import of liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders, by arranging continuous importation through trading posts, international airport and seaports with standard operation procedures.

On 10 October, anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products including oxygen plants and concentrators were imported by two companies using three vehicles.

A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by bower, 2,190 empty oxygen cylinders, and eight tonnes of masks were imported via Chinshwehaw and Myawady trading posts.

One oxygen bowser was transported to Yangon, officials said. 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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