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Coronavirus committee directs health ministry to procure medical oxygen, equipment
[06/06/2020 06:56]
RIYADH - SABA
The supreme emergency committee on coronavirus has directed the Ministry of Public Health and Population to procure medical oxygen for the provinces struggling with a shortage of it and to procure protective equipment against covid-19.
In a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik, the committee directed the Ministry to procure oxygen supplies and distribute them to the provinces that struggle with shortage of oxygen. It also directed for the arrangements to install the oxygen plants donated by the State of Kuwait to Yemen.
The Committee also directed the committee to coordinate with international aid agencies in determining the priorities in the battle with the plague.