Cabinet has approved the proposal to import 300,000 liters of medical oxygen weekly to treat Covid-19 patients

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) –  As the number of patients who are dependent on oxygen has increased, Sri Lanka decided to import of 300,000 liters of liquid medical oxygen weekly required for the treatment of Covid- 19 patients.

Approval was given at the Cabinet meeting held on 24th May, 2021 to import 120,000 liters of oxygen per month to ensure the supply of liquid medical oxygen to the Covid-19 patients in critical condition.

As the number of patients who are dependent on oxygen has increased due to the spread of the Covid Virus Variant, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal tabled by the Minister of Health to import 300,000 liters of medical oxygen weekly instead of import 120,000 liters of oxygen monthly in order to unable the adequate consignments of oxygen could be stored in the country