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 border trading zones, international airports and seaports with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Anti-COVID-19 products were imported by three companies and transported by two vehicles yesterday.

A total of 20 tonnes of liquid oxygen carried by one bowser, one oxygen plant and 150 empty oxygen cylinders were transported via the Muse 105th mile Trading Zone, Myawady trading zone, and Yangon international seaports, officials said.

One bowser transported liquid oxygen to Yangon via the Myawady trading zone, and one oxygen plant was transported to Mandalay via the Muse 105th mile Trading Zone, officials added. 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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