China to donate coronavirus test kits, medical face masks to Sri Lanka
March 13, 2020 10:18 am
China will donate 1,000 coronavirus test kits and 50,000 medical face masks to Sri Lanka, says the Embassy of China in Sri Lanka.
A meeting between the Deputy Chief of Mission & Political Counsellor of China, Mr. Hu Wei and Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi was held at the Chinese Embassy yesterday (12).
During the meeting, Mr. Hu Wei has reiterated the full support of China to Sri Lanka to defeat the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Mr. Hu Wei, on behalf of the Chinese government, has appreciated the support given by Sri Lanka in the recent past when China was severely hit by the deadly virus.
He also commended Sri Lankan health services for the treating the Chinese coronavirus patient identified in the island and sending her back safely.
A report containing the measures taken by the Chinese government to contain the spread of coronavirus in China was presented to the Health Minister during the meeting.
