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Coronavirus: China boosts medical supplies imports, cuts tariffs

February 6, 2020

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The Ministry of Commerce of China has issued a notification on the expansion of imports of medical supplies and daily necessities to fight the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in the country.

As of the end of 5 February, health officials have confirmed 28,275 cases worldwide, including 28,049 confirmed cases in China. According to the National Health Commission (NHC), 24,702 people are suspected to have been infected in mainland China.

To ensure domestic supply, local commerce departments have been advised to expand imports to epidemic prevention and control. The government is looking to boost imports of medical supplies and raw materials for production.

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