It is reported by SANA.
“The Ministry of Health has received medical assistance from Russia, which includes tests to determine the coronavirus, medications to treat the infected, and personal protective equipment for medical personnel,” the statement said.
It is noted that assistance was transferred as part of a special relationship between two friendly states.
According to the agency, the first delivery, in particular, contains 50 mechanical ventilation devices (IVL) and 10 thousand tests to determine coronavirus.
Earlier, the Syrian ambassador to Russia, Riyad Haddad, said that the Syrian side had asked the Russian side to provide protective equipment and equipment to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus infection.