THE Ministry of Commerce arranges import of essential medical supplies that are critical to the COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities, through border trade camps, international airport and seaports under standard operation procedures.

Yesterday, anti-COVID-19 equipment, medical products were imported by two companies using three vehicles.

A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by one bowser, and 16 tonnes of mask were imported via Myawady and Chinshwehaw border trade camps.

One oxygen bowser led to Yangon via Myawady border trade cantre, 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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