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 and medical products, including oxygen plants and concentrators, were imported by two companies and transported by two vehicles.

A total of 20 concentrators for home use and 16 tonnes of masks were imported via Muse and Chinshwehaw trading zones.

 From 1 to 27 November, 327 tonnes of liquid oxygen transported by 125 bowsers, 5.5 tonnes of oxygen gas, 9,738 empty oxygen tanks, 45 oxygen plants, 16 oxygen generators, 143 oxygen concentrators, 83,480 PPE suits, 43 tonnes of gloves and 705 tonnes of masks were imported by 66 companies.

In the same period, 13 bowsers transported liquid oxygen to Yangon, two to Mawlamyine and one to Nay Pyi Taw respectively.

Out of 45 oxygen plants, 37 to Yangon, two each to Myitkyina, Yesagyo and Myothit and one each to Danuphyu, and Yenanchaung respectively.

Officials from the relevant departments are cooperating to facilitate and expedite the Standard Operating Procedures, 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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