KIA processes 6.5 lakh kg of COVID-19 relief materials
The Hindu
Wuhan and Singapore are the major importing origins
After the outbreak of the second wave of the pandemic, Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) received 6.5 lakh kg of COVID-19 related relief materials. From April 1 to May 19, more than 5.42 lakh kg of imported and 1.07 lakh kg of domestic inbound cargo were processed. During the period, 101 international flights and 35 domestic flights carried COVID-19 related cargo. A release from the BIAL on Tuesday stated that most of the material originated from Wuhan in China and Singapore. Among the relief materials received are oxygen concentrators, ventilators and zeolite, a component required for oxygen generation, while COVID-19 vaccines and PPE kits were the top domestic inbound cargo.More Related News
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