Myanmar's junta govt imports more liquid oxygen, oxygen concentrators and face masks for people

Locals line up with their tanks to refill oxygen during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Yangon, Myanmar, July 14, 2021. - Reuters

YANGON, July 26 (Eleven Media Group/ANN): The Ministry of Commerce announced that a total of 723 tons of liquid oxygen, 25,277 oxygen concentrators and 617 tons of Facemasks were imported during 12 days.

The ministry has allowed prompt import of equipment related to Covid-19 prevention, control and treatment including oxygen concentrators, giving exemption from import licenses though they were previously required.