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Game changer? Massive amount of medical equipment on its way to Israel

First of five cargo flights arrives in Israel Monday, carrying 60 tons of supplies from China, as Israel continues to fight coronavirus pandemic. Shipment includes 12 million face masks.

by  i24NEWS and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  04-13-2020 22:05
Last modified: 04-13-2020 22:06
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A CAL Cargo airliner carrying 60 tons of medical equipment from China โ€“ including protective masks โ€“ landed in Israel on Monday, the Defense Ministry announced.

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It is the first of five cargo flights set to land in Israel over the next few days.

The first shipment contained around 12 million protective masks and medical gear purchased by Israel from Sion Medical โ€“ an Israeli manufacturer, distributor and supplier of surgical dressings, medical textiles, ointments, disposable products, and sterile solutions for hospitals.ย 

The manufacturer has factories in China.ย The medical equipment is in addition to the 10 million masks purchased last week.

This article was originally published by i24NEWS

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