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VN suspends export of medicines used for COVID-19 treatment

VGP – The Ministry of Health has asked exporters to temporarily suspend exports of medicines used for the treatment of COVID-19 in order to ensure sufficient supplies for local needs.

April 16, 2020 3:23 PM GMT+7

The suspension takes effect immediately from the date of announcement.

The move was made at the request of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, according to the ministry.

The list of banned pharmaceuticals for exports was made in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s treatment regime for the novel coronavirus disease./. 

By Kim Anh