‘Shakti’ brings in 100 tonnes of liquid Oxygen

‘Shakti’ brings in 100 tonnes of liquid Oxygen

August 22, 2021   03:39 pm

Indian Navy ship ‘Shakti’ has arrived at the Colombo Harbor with liquid oxygen purchased by the Sri Lankan government.

Accordingly, 100 tonnes of liquid oxygen needed for COVID-19 treatment in Sri Lanka have been brought in.

The Sri Lankan government recently decided to purchase 100 metric tons of oxygen from India for COVID-19 treatment centres.

Later, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a monthly purchase of 350,000 more liters of liquid medical Oxygen to further assist the treatment processes.

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