China to send oxygen cylinders to Sri Lanka
Posted by Editor on May 12, 2021 - 7:32 am
On a request made by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Chinese Government has agreed to send 10,000 large oxygen cylinders and a substantial stock of medical equipment to Sri Lanka.
The Prime Minister, who focused his attention on the possible future need for large quantities of oxygen to treat COVID-19 patients, had informed Beijing on the oxygen tanks and other medical assistance required. The Chinese Government, responding immediately to Prime Minister Rajapaksa’s request, had agreed to send medical equipment and oxygen cylinders to Sri Lanka.
(Source: Ceylon Today – By W. K. Prasad Manju)
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Please make sure the contents of the cylinders and the equipment are tested and certified as fit for use by an independent panel of experts, local and foreign.
Maybe, get India’s help in the testing process.