China donated third consignment of medical supplies to arrive tomorrow
May 07, 2020A consignment of medical supplies - 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits (PCR-Fluorescence Probing) and 15,000 Disposable Coverall (PPEs)- donated by the Chinese Government to Sri Lanka, will arrive the Bandaranaike International Airport by 6 pm, tomorrow (08).
Air-freighted from Shanghai to Colombo by China Eastern Airlines MU231 on May 8, this is the third medical supplies to Sri Lanka from China, arriving as response to the urgent need to Sri Lanka to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese Embassy Spokesman in Colombo Luo Chong said.
On April 29, when Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese embassy Hu Wei called-on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, reiterated China’s strongest solidarity and support to Sri Lanka to contain the spread of coronavirus.
He announced about sending the third batch of China Aid, including 30,000 test kits, 30,000 PPEs, 30,000 KN95 masks, 30,000 protective goggles and 600,000 surgical masks.
Since the coronavirus outbreak in the country, the Chinese government, enterprises and individuals had donated 42,024 test kits, 958,730 surgical masks, 139,280 KN95 masks, 14,380 PPEs and other medical materials to Sri Lanka.
In addition, China has also repeatedly shared relevant experience with Sri Lankan health authorities.
“Remaining medical supplies of this batch will be transported at its earliest possible schedule,” Chong said.