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).

Anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products, including oxygen plants and concentrators, were imported by four companies and transported by eight vehicles as of yesterday.

A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by one bowser, six oxygen plants, and 27 tonnes of masks were imported via Myawady, Chinshwehaw and Kampaiti trading posts.

One bowser transported liquid oxygen to Yangon, while two oxygen plants were transported to Yesagyo, another two to Myothit and one each to Myitkyina and Yenangyaung respectively.

From 1 to 13 November, 155 tonnes of liquid oxygen were carried by 70 bowsers, six tonnes of oxygen bowsers, 6,360 empty oxygen tanks, 13 oxygen plants, 15 oxygen generators, 123 oxygen concentrators, 83,400 PPE suits, 37 tonnes of gloves and 398 tonnes of masks were imported by 37 companies.

 In the same period, five bowsers transported liquid oxygen to Yangon, two to Mawlamyine and one to Nay Pyi Taw respectively. Out of 13 oxygen plants, six to Yangon, two each to Yesagyo and Myothit and one each to Danuphyu, Myitkyina and Yenangyaung respectively.

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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