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China attempts to help the global community to fight Covid 19
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China will provide 2m masks plus testing kits to EU
By EUOBSERVER
TODAY, 17:19
China will provide two million surgical masks, 200,000 other masks and 50,000 testing kits to help the EU tackle the coronavirus, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen said. "China has not forgotten that in January, when China was the centre of the outbreak, the EU helped. We donated more than 50 tonnes of protective equipment," she said, adding that the EU, being at the pandemic's centre today, needs equipment.
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Chinese Doctors and Supplies Arrive in Italy
Beijing dispatches intensive-care personnel to Europe, expressing solidarity and a bid to rebrand
By Eric Sylvers in Milan and
Bojan Pancevski in Berlin
March 18, 2020 4:51 pm ET
A group of 300 Chinese intensive-care doctors began to arrive in Italy on Wednesday, one of several Chinese offers to support epidemic-stricken European countries.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-doctors-and-supplies-arrive-in-italy-11584564673
Beijing dispatches intensive-care personnel to Europe, expressing solidarity and a bid to rebrand
By Eric Sylvers in Milan and
Bojan Pancevski in Berlin
March 18, 2020 4:51 pm ET
A group of 300 Chinese intensive-care doctors began to arrive in Italy on Wednesday, one of several Chinese offers to support epidemic-stricken European countries.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-doctors-and-supplies-arrive-in-italy-11584564673
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Just watch, the western media will find ways to even demonize THIS step by China!
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China to donate 4,000 COVID-19 testing kits to Trinidad and Tobago
LOOP NEWS CREATED : 18 MARCH 2020
Government said China has promised to donate 4,000 COVID-19 testing kits to aid Trinidad and Tobago in its fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley made the announcement during a media briefing after a special meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Dr Rowley said the Chinese government was returning a kind gesture following Trinidad and Tobago's donation of over 13,000 N95 face masks to aid in the fight against the virus during the Wuhan epidemic.
"I've received the following communication from the government of China. It says 'Once again I wish to express our high appreciation and kindly support for your kind donation of face masks...when we were in dire need. This timely donation is testimony to the strong bonds and true friendship between our peoples'."
Dr Rowley said the Chinese government will be urgently sending the following supplies gathered from both the public and private sectors:
1. 15 sets of body temperature measurement systems for air and seaports. These will be urgently shipped.
2. Real-time fluorescent RT-CPR testing kits for COVID-19 for 4,000 people. They will be kept at suitable temperatures using dry ice and securely shipped.
3. Protective gear, for example, masks, gloves, coveralls, goggles and more (quantities to be confirmed).
4. The Chinese government said it will also facilitate technical information sharing and would be willing to provide medical expertise and video conferencing with medical professionals in China should the need arise.
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh added that an order of 12,000 N95 masks also arrived in the country on Wednesday.
Dr Rowley urged the public to continue to follow health and safety protocols and to prevent the spread of the virus.
http://www.looptt.com/content/china-donate-4000-covid-19-testing-kits-trinidad-and-tobago
LOOP NEWS CREATED : 18 MARCH 2020
Government said China has promised to donate 4,000 COVID-19 testing kits to aid Trinidad and Tobago in its fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley made the announcement during a media briefing after a special meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Dr Rowley said the Chinese government was returning a kind gesture following Trinidad and Tobago's donation of over 13,000 N95 face masks to aid in the fight against the virus during the Wuhan epidemic.
"I've received the following communication from the government of China. It says 'Once again I wish to express our high appreciation and kindly support for your kind donation of face masks...when we were in dire need. This timely donation is testimony to the strong bonds and true friendship between our peoples'."
Dr Rowley said the Chinese government will be urgently sending the following supplies gathered from both the public and private sectors:
1. 15 sets of body temperature measurement systems for air and seaports. These will be urgently shipped.
2. Real-time fluorescent RT-CPR testing kits for COVID-19 for 4,000 people. They will be kept at suitable temperatures using dry ice and securely shipped.
3. Protective gear, for example, masks, gloves, coveralls, goggles and more (quantities to be confirmed).
4. The Chinese government said it will also facilitate technical information sharing and would be willing to provide medical expertise and video conferencing with medical professionals in China should the need arise.
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh added that an order of 12,000 N95 masks also arrived in the country on Wednesday.
Dr Rowley urged the public to continue to follow health and safety protocols and to prevent the spread of the virus.
http://www.looptt.com/content/china-donate-4000-covid-19-testing-kits-trinidad-and-tobago
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1 mln China-donated masks arrive in Belgium en route to France
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China sends medical aid to Malaysia
By New Straits Times - March 19, 2020 @ 11:52am
By New Straits Times - March 19, 2020 @ 11:52am
KUALA LUMPUR: China has sent medical aid to Malaysia, to help fight the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak in the county.
The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia on its Facebook page today shared photos of medical items arriving in Malaysia.
“Action without delay. The first batch of medical materials from China is on the way to Sungai Buloh Hospital,” the post said.
A sticker bearing the flags of the two nations with the words ‘Berat Sama Dipikul, Ringan Sama Dijinjing’ could be seen on the medical aid boxes transported by lorry to the hospital.
The move earned praises and expressions of gratitude from many Facebook users.
Lam Laylee said; “Thank you China for providing Malaysia the medical materials. Da jia jia you.”
Jack Lim said; “Thank you China for your compassion even when your peoples had gone through so much hardship especially all the frontline personnel.
“Together we can be stronger to overcome this Covid-19 virus. JiaYou.”
Previously, China had flown its experts and tonnes of medical aid to Italy, to assist the country fight the outbreak.
On Tuesday, Hubei Province in Central China, the epicentre of the outbreak since it first emerged in December, reported zero new suspected case of the coronavirus.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/576042/china-sends-medical-aid-malaysia
By New Straits Times - March 19, 2020 @ 11:52am
By New Straits Times - March 19, 2020 @ 11:52am
KUALA LUMPUR: China has sent medical aid to Malaysia, to help fight the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak in the county.
The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia on its Facebook page today shared photos of medical items arriving in Malaysia.
“Action without delay. The first batch of medical materials from China is on the way to Sungai Buloh Hospital,” the post said.
A sticker bearing the flags of the two nations with the words ‘Berat Sama Dipikul, Ringan Sama Dijinjing’ could be seen on the medical aid boxes transported by lorry to the hospital.
The move earned praises and expressions of gratitude from many Facebook users.
Lam Laylee said; “Thank you China for providing Malaysia the medical materials. Da jia jia you.”
Jack Lim said; “Thank you China for your compassion even when your peoples had gone through so much hardship especially all the frontline personnel.
“Together we can be stronger to overcome this Covid-19 virus. JiaYou.”
Previously, China had flown its experts and tonnes of medical aid to Italy, to assist the country fight the outbreak.
On Tuesday, Hubei Province in Central China, the epicentre of the outbreak since it first emerged in December, reported zero new suspected case of the coronavirus.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/576042/china-sends-medical-aid-malaysia
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Beijing donates medical supplies to sister city Seoul
China offers to provide Ukraine with emergency humanitarian assistance, - Ukraine’s PM
Source : 112 Ukraine
Denys Shmygal met with Ambassador of China to Ukraine
08:05, 19 March 2020
China suggested providing Ukraine with emergency humanitarian assistance in order to counteract the coronavirus spread. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmygal on his Facebook page.
It was reported that the Ukrainian Prime Minister had had a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Fan Xianrong.
"I am grateful to the Chinese side for offering to provide Ukraine with emergency humanitarian assistance," he wrote.
Shmygal and Chinese ambassador also discussed trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The representatives agreed to resume the work of the Ukrainian-Chinese intergovernmental commission.
https://112.international/politics/...umanitarian-assistance-ukraines-pm-49654.html
China offers to provide Ukraine with emergency humanitarian assistance, - Ukraine’s PM
Source : 112 Ukraine
Denys Shmygal met with Ambassador of China to Ukraine
08:05, 19 March 2020
China suggested providing Ukraine with emergency humanitarian assistance in order to counteract the coronavirus spread. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmygal on his Facebook page.
It was reported that the Ukrainian Prime Minister had had a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Fan Xianrong.
"I am grateful to the Chinese side for offering to provide Ukraine with emergency humanitarian assistance," he wrote.
Shmygal and Chinese ambassador also discussed trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The representatives agreed to resume the work of the Ukrainian-Chinese intergovernmental commission.
https://112.international/politics/...umanitarian-assistance-ukraines-pm-49654.html
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China sends Liberia medical aid to help fight COVID-19
Xinhua, March 19, 2020
MONROVIA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday donated medical items to help Liberia fight the novel coronavirus.
The items included medical gloves, clothing and face masks for health workers. They were received by officials of the Liberian Ministry of Health in the capital Monrovia.
The donation is the first of several batches of medical items that China is expected to send to Liberia with the aim of helping the west African country fight COVID-19, said Xu Kun, charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Liberia.
Liberia's Health Minister Williamina Jallah called on China for more collaboration in fighting the COVID-19 while receiving the donated items.
Liberia has so far recorded two confirmed cases of the COVID-19, and these patients are being treated, with over 126 contacts being traced, said the authorities.
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/19/content_75831925.htm
Xinhua, March 19, 2020
MONROVIA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday donated medical items to help Liberia fight the novel coronavirus.
The items included medical gloves, clothing and face masks for health workers. They were received by officials of the Liberian Ministry of Health in the capital Monrovia.
The donation is the first of several batches of medical items that China is expected to send to Liberia with the aim of helping the west African country fight COVID-19, said Xu Kun, charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Liberia.
Liberia's Health Minister Williamina Jallah called on China for more collaboration in fighting the COVID-19 while receiving the donated items.
Liberia has so far recorded two confirmed cases of the COVID-19, and these patients are being treated, with over 126 contacts being traced, said the authorities.
http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/19/content_75831925.htm
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CHINA PLEDGES TO SEND ANTI-CORONAVIRUS SUPPLIES TO THAILAND
ByTeeranai Charuvastra, News Chief
March 19, 2020 5:30 pm
BANGKOK — The Chinese authorities will deliver medical supplies including test kits and face masks to Thailand in an effort to fight the coronavirus epidemic, the Chinese embassy said on Thursday.
Apart from sending the equipment and medical protective garments, the Chinese government will also coordinate Chinese companies to export medicines for the treatment for the coronavirus in Thailand, the embassy said in a statement.
“Relevant Chinese companies will be mobilized to make targeted export of medical materials to Thailand, in a bid to satisfy Thailand’s needs,” the embassy said. “Chinese enterprises in Thailand and friendly Chinese civil societies are also actively donating medical supplies to Thailand.”
It added that chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok also recently met with health minister Anutin Charnvirakul and discussed possible measures to stop the epidemic in the kingdom.
“In fact, China has already provided a batch of support to the Thai side,” the embassy said. “The Chinese medical expert team, led by the top COVID-19 expert Mr. Zhong Nanshan, has been keeping close contact with the Thai expert team on clinical treatment.”
His Majesty the King also previously donated medical supplies to China, the embassy noted.
The news came as officials in China’s Wuhan reported no new domestic infection in the city for the first time since the pandemic broke out there in December.
Speaking at a news conference today, health minister Anutin said he had telephone conversation with Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma, who helped coordinate the imports of medical supplies from China.
“We are buying masks in the millions right now. The same goes to medicines. If there are hundreds of thousands or millions of them, we’ll buy them all,” Anutin said. “We want to stock them up as much as possible.”
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/poli...o-send-anti-coronavirus-supplies-to-thailand/
ByTeeranai Charuvastra, News Chief
March 19, 2020 5:30 pm
BANGKOK — The Chinese authorities will deliver medical supplies including test kits and face masks to Thailand in an effort to fight the coronavirus epidemic, the Chinese embassy said on Thursday.
Apart from sending the equipment and medical protective garments, the Chinese government will also coordinate Chinese companies to export medicines for the treatment for the coronavirus in Thailand, the embassy said in a statement.
“Relevant Chinese companies will be mobilized to make targeted export of medical materials to Thailand, in a bid to satisfy Thailand’s needs,” the embassy said. “Chinese enterprises in Thailand and friendly Chinese civil societies are also actively donating medical supplies to Thailand.”
It added that chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok also recently met with health minister Anutin Charnvirakul and discussed possible measures to stop the epidemic in the kingdom.
“In fact, China has already provided a batch of support to the Thai side,” the embassy said. “The Chinese medical expert team, led by the top COVID-19 expert Mr. Zhong Nanshan, has been keeping close contact with the Thai expert team on clinical treatment.”
His Majesty the King also previously donated medical supplies to China, the embassy noted.
The news came as officials in China’s Wuhan reported no new domestic infection in the city for the first time since the pandemic broke out there in December.
Speaking at a news conference today, health minister Anutin said he had telephone conversation with Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma, who helped coordinate the imports of medical supplies from China.
“We are buying masks in the millions right now. The same goes to medicines. If there are hundreds of thousands or millions of them, we’ll buy them all,” Anutin said. “We want to stock them up as much as possible.”
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/poli...o-send-anti-coronavirus-supplies-to-thailand/
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China provides $4m aid, medical equipment to Pakistan
BY NEWS DESK , (LAST UPDATED 40 MINS AGO)
China has provided aid worth $4 million to Pakistan, alongside medical face masks and ventilators, Economic Affairs Minister Hammad Azhar announced on Thursday.
In a post on Twitter, Azhar expressed gratitude to China and said that the ally had provided “grant assistance of USD 4 million along with 300,000 medical face masks, 10 ventilators, and other equipment”.
“They have also undertaken to arrange for much greater number of ventilators,” he added.
He also said emergency funds worth Rs7.5bn from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) — supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) — were made available to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
“This is in addition to funds already made availaible by finance division for immediate use by authority. Reallocations from foreign-funded projects also being diverted towards it,” the federal minister wrote.
Azhar said that his own division was in the process of finalising a $600 million “emergency package” to deal with the outbreak in the country.
“It includes reallocations and fresh financing. This will be in addition to local funding that is being made available,” he said.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Pakistan shot up to 384 on Thursday, after new cases were reported in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan.
A day earlier, Pakistan’s first two deaths were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: a 36-year-old and a 50-year-old.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/03/19/china-provides-4m-aid-medical-equipment-pakistan/
BY NEWS DESK , (LAST UPDATED 40 MINS AGO)
China has provided aid worth $4 million to Pakistan, alongside medical face masks and ventilators, Economic Affairs Minister Hammad Azhar announced on Thursday.
In a post on Twitter, Azhar expressed gratitude to China and said that the ally had provided “grant assistance of USD 4 million along with 300,000 medical face masks, 10 ventilators, and other equipment”.
“They have also undertaken to arrange for much greater number of ventilators,” he added.
He also said emergency funds worth Rs7.5bn from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) — supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) — were made available to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
“This is in addition to funds already made availaible by finance division for immediate use by authority. Reallocations from foreign-funded projects also being diverted towards it,” the federal minister wrote.
Azhar said that his own division was in the process of finalising a $600 million “emergency package” to deal with the outbreak in the country.
“It includes reallocations and fresh financing. This will be in addition to local funding that is being made available,” he said.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Pakistan shot up to 384 on Thursday, after new cases were reported in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan.
A day earlier, Pakistan’s first two deaths were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: a 36-year-old and a 50-year-old.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/03/19/china-provides-4m-aid-medical-equipment-pakistan/
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China Commits Ksh8.3 Billion for Disease Research Centre in Kenya
The Chinese government has announced a Ksh8.3 billion investment in a Centre for Disease Control (CDC) set to be established in the country.
A statement released by the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) on Thursday, March 19, announced that the Chinese government had committed to building the structure where the CDC initiative shall be housed.
"As part of its support towards the establishment of the Africa CDC in Kenya, the Chinese government offered to put up a twenty-one story office building at an estimated cost of Ksh8.3 billion.
"Once complete, Africa CDC will provide job opportunities to Kenyans in technical, administrative and support functions," PSCU announced.
According to PSCU, the Chinese government made the declaration after a request by the African Union and the World Health Organization for Kenya to host the centre that will serve the entire continent.
"The Africa CDC will position Kenya as a regional and continental hub in medical research and disease control and give the country a head-start in combating disease outbreaks like the current Coronavirus pandemic," PSCU announced.
State House further announced that the Cabinet directed security agencies to crack down on businesses exploiting Kenyans after the Coronavirus outbreak.
"As part of concerted efforts by the government to protect Kenyans from exploitation by wayward traders, the Cabinet directed security and consumer protection agencies to intensify the ongoing crackdown on businesses that are taking advantage of the Coronavirus outbreak to hoard and/or hike commodity prices," the statement read.
The Cabinet also received and discussed a report from the National Treasury on the projected impact of Coronavirus pandemic to the economy and resolved to align budgetary allocations and other fiscal considerations accordingly.
The meeting discussed reforms at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and Strategic Food Reserve Trust Fund and directed Treasury CS Ukur Yattani to wind up the Strategic Food Reserve Fund within six months.
This, PSCU announced, is in accordance with section 24(9) of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and regulation 209 of the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations 2015.
Cabinet Secretaries for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, and National Treasury and Planning were directed to establish a National Food Reserve system which will procure receipts through competitive commercial processes using the Warehouse Receipt System so as to avoid market distortions.
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/51030-china-unveils-new-multi-billion-gift-kenya
- By JOHN PAUL SIMIYU on 19 March 2020 - 5:50 pm
The Chinese government has announced a Ksh8.3 billion investment in a Centre for Disease Control (CDC) set to be established in the country.
A statement released by the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU) on Thursday, March 19, announced that the Chinese government had committed to building the structure where the CDC initiative shall be housed.
"As part of its support towards the establishment of the Africa CDC in Kenya, the Chinese government offered to put up a twenty-one story office building at an estimated cost of Ksh8.3 billion.
"Once complete, Africa CDC will provide job opportunities to Kenyans in technical, administrative and support functions," PSCU announced.
According to PSCU, the Chinese government made the declaration after a request by the African Union and the World Health Organization for Kenya to host the centre that will serve the entire continent.
"The Africa CDC will position Kenya as a regional and continental hub in medical research and disease control and give the country a head-start in combating disease outbreaks like the current Coronavirus pandemic," PSCU announced.
State House further announced that the Cabinet directed security agencies to crack down on businesses exploiting Kenyans after the Coronavirus outbreak.
"As part of concerted efforts by the government to protect Kenyans from exploitation by wayward traders, the Cabinet directed security and consumer protection agencies to intensify the ongoing crackdown on businesses that are taking advantage of the Coronavirus outbreak to hoard and/or hike commodity prices," the statement read.
The Cabinet also received and discussed a report from the National Treasury on the projected impact of Coronavirus pandemic to the economy and resolved to align budgetary allocations and other fiscal considerations accordingly.
The meeting discussed reforms at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and Strategic Food Reserve Trust Fund and directed Treasury CS Ukur Yattani to wind up the Strategic Food Reserve Fund within six months.
This, PSCU announced, is in accordance with section 24(9) of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and regulation 209 of the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations 2015.
Cabinet Secretaries for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, and National Treasury and Planning were directed to establish a National Food Reserve system which will procure receipts through competitive commercial processes using the Warehouse Receipt System so as to avoid market distortions.
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/51030-china-unveils-new-multi-billion-gift-kenya
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Ukraine Leader Says Expects to Receive 10 Million Coronavirus Tests From China
By Reuters
"We will do our best to provide personal protective equipment, rapid tests and disinfectants to every citizen of Ukraine. Each of you," Zelenskiy said.
Ukraine has recorded 26 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including three deaths.
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/03/20/world/europe/20reuters-health-coronavirus-zelenskiy.html
By Reuters
- March 20, 2020, 6:14 a.m. ET
"We will do our best to provide personal protective equipment, rapid tests and disinfectants to every citizen of Ukraine. Each of you," Zelenskiy said.
Ukraine has recorded 26 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including three deaths.
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/03/20/world/europe/20reuters-health-coronavirus-zelenskiy.html
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COVID-19: Indonesian military to get medical equipment from China
Indonesia is to fly military aircraft to the Chinese city of Shanghai on Saturday to pick up medical equipment to help those on the front lines of the Southeast Asian country's battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Sisriadi said they were to send a Hercules C-130 aircraft with 18 crew members from the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in East Jakarta.
"We are hoping the operation will run smoothly," Sisriadi told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
The operation was a response to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's request for the TNI to provide military aircraft to transport the medical kits from China's largest city to Indonesia, which is currently struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19 disease.
The equipment includes disposable masks, N-95 masks, protective clothing, goggles, gloves, shoe covers, infrared thermometers and surgical caps.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said Prabowo's request to use military aircraft to transport the equipment was meant to ease intergovernmental bureaucratic processes.
“The G-to-G bureaucratic process will be faster [that way] compared to using other facilities, so we can immediately aid the fast-response team for COVID-19 as instructed by President Joko ['Jokowi'] Widodo,” Dahnil said in a written statement on Thursday.
The equipment would also be used by a joint medical team from the ministry and the military to support the fast-response team and doctors in their efforts to deal with the coronavirus cases in the country, he said.
Indonesia has continued to experience a rise in the number of COVID-19 coronavirus infections since the country recorded its first confirmed cases earlier this month.
As of Friday, a total of 369 people have been infected in the archipelago and at least 32 cases were fatal.
Medical workers are facing increasing strain as reports surface that some referral hospitals have nearly run out of protective equipment as they scramble to deal with the virus.
Indonesia is also ready to welcome offers from foreign countries to assist the archipelago in obtaining COVID-19 rapid testing kits as the government tries to gain a clearer view of the coronavirus' spread in the country.
The Foreign Ministry’s director for East Asian and Pacific affairs, Santo Darmosumarto, said they were now considering offers from some foreign allies, including China and Singapore, to donate testing kits. (glh)
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news...tary-to-get-medical-equipment-from-china.html
- Budi Sutrisno and Ghina Ghaliya
The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is to fly military aircraft to the Chinese city of Shanghai on Saturday to pick up medical equipment to help those on the front lines of the Southeast Asian country's battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Sisriadi said they were to send a Hercules C-130 aircraft with 18 crew members from the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in East Jakarta.
"We are hoping the operation will run smoothly," Sisriadi told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
The operation was a response to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's request for the TNI to provide military aircraft to transport the medical kits from China's largest city to Indonesia, which is currently struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19 disease.
The equipment includes disposable masks, N-95 masks, protective clothing, goggles, gloves, shoe covers, infrared thermometers and surgical caps.
Defense Ministry spokesperson Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said Prabowo's request to use military aircraft to transport the equipment was meant to ease intergovernmental bureaucratic processes.
“The G-to-G bureaucratic process will be faster [that way] compared to using other facilities, so we can immediately aid the fast-response team for COVID-19 as instructed by President Joko ['Jokowi'] Widodo,” Dahnil said in a written statement on Thursday.
The equipment would also be used by a joint medical team from the ministry and the military to support the fast-response team and doctors in their efforts to deal with the coronavirus cases in the country, he said.
Indonesia has continued to experience a rise in the number of COVID-19 coronavirus infections since the country recorded its first confirmed cases earlier this month.
As of Friday, a total of 369 people have been infected in the archipelago and at least 32 cases were fatal.
Medical workers are facing increasing strain as reports surface that some referral hospitals have nearly run out of protective equipment as they scramble to deal with the virus.
Indonesia is also ready to welcome offers from foreign countries to assist the archipelago in obtaining COVID-19 rapid testing kits as the government tries to gain a clearer view of the coronavirus' spread in the country.
The Foreign Ministry’s director for East Asian and Pacific affairs, Santo Darmosumarto, said they were now considering offers from some foreign allies, including China and Singapore, to donate testing kits. (glh)
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news...tary-to-get-medical-equipment-from-china.html
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Ukraine sends aircraft to China to get Covid-19 test kits, masks and equipment
By UkrInform.
Published March 20 at 1:16 pm
Ukrainian Il-76 military freighter will fly to China to get the medical cargo needed to combat the spread of coronavirus in Ukraine.
"The Il-76 military freighter will soon take off from the Boryspil Airport heading to Guangzhou, China. At 11:00 on Saturday, the crew will get medical cargo: laboratory and rapid coronavirus test kits, medical masks, lung ventilators and more. I have the honour to accompany this flight to complete the paperwork and accept the cargo. I am very grateful for the great work that has made the transfer of valuable cargo possible to Ukraine, namely to the representatives of the business community, the Office of the President and all the ministries involved in the organization," Ukrainian lawmaker from the Servant of the People party Andriy Motovylovets, who will accompany the plane crew, posted on Facebook.
According to him, the second flight will be performed next week.
As of 10:00 on March 20, 26 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine, including three lethal cases: 15 cases (one lethal) – in Chernivtsi region, two cases (one lethal) – in Zhytomyr region, two cases – in Kyiv region, one case – in Donetsk region, three cases – in Kyiv city, two cases – in Dnipropetrovsk region, one case (lethal) – in Ivano-Frankivsk region.
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By UkrInform.
Published March 20 at 1:16 pm
Ukrainian Il-76 military freighter will fly to China to get the medical cargo needed to combat the spread of coronavirus in Ukraine.
"The Il-76 military freighter will soon take off from the Boryspil Airport heading to Guangzhou, China. At 11:00 on Saturday, the crew will get medical cargo: laboratory and rapid coronavirus test kits, medical masks, lung ventilators and more. I have the honour to accompany this flight to complete the paperwork and accept the cargo. I am very grateful for the great work that has made the transfer of valuable cargo possible to Ukraine, namely to the representatives of the business community, the Office of the President and all the ministries involved in the organization," Ukrainian lawmaker from the Servant of the People party Andriy Motovylovets, who will accompany the plane crew, posted on Facebook.
According to him, the second flight will be performed next week.
As of 10:00 on March 20, 26 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine, including three lethal cases: 15 cases (one lethal) – in Chernivtsi region, two cases (one lethal) – in Zhytomyr region, two cases – in Kyiv region, one case – in Donetsk region, three cases – in Kyiv city, two cases – in Dnipropetrovsk region, one case (lethal) – in Ivano-Frankivsk region.
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-po...t-kits-masks-and-equipment.html?cn-reloaded=1
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