China will be sending by air another stock of medical supplies, including test kits, to Sri Lanka tomorrow in response to the urgent need of the government, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said.

The stock of 30,000 Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Test Kits (PCR-Fluorescence Probing) and 15,000 Disposable Coverall (PPEs), which is part of the third batch of medical supplies donation by the Chinese Government to Sri Lanka, will be air-freighted from Shanghai to Colombo by China Eastern Airlines MU231 on 8th May 2020, the Embassy said.

Remaining medical supplies of this batch will be transported at its earliest possible schedule.

On 29th April, Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese embassy Hu Wei called-on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and reiterating China’s strongest solidarity and support to Sri Lanka in its fight against coronavirus announced 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.

Prior to this batch, according to incomplete statistics of both sides, the Chinese government, enterprises and individuals have donated 42,024 test kits, 958,730 surgical masks, 139,280 KN95 masks, 14,380 PPEs and other medical materials to Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the epidemic in the island country till April 24th.

In addition, China has repeatedly shared relevant experience with Sri Lankan health authorities.

 
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