The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic purchased 500 mobile oxygen concentrators, which today are delivered on a charter flight from the People's Republic of China.

It should be noted that at the beginning of the week, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic allocated 50 million soms for the purchase and delivery of oxygen concentrators and pulse oximeters to the country.

As noted by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aida Ismailova, today the first batch of oxygen concentrators arrived - 500 pieces, the next batch of another 500 pieces will be delivered to the country next week.

“With the spread of COVID-19 infection, mobile oxygen concentrators are essential. Oxygen concentrators will help save the life of our fellow citizens", said Aida Ismailova.

As the Vice Prime Minister emphasized, oxygen concentrators will be urgently distributed among medical institutions where citizens are treated for coronavirus infection and community-acquired pneumonia. Part of the equipment will be sent to the regions of the country to equip medical institutions deployed to combat COVID-19 and pneumonia.