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.