23 Lakh PPE Kits Exported In July: Indian government

The Indian government has permitted the export of around 50 lakh PPE kits so far, Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a media briefing on Tuesday. Bhushan said while exports of PPE kits are subject to quantitative restrictions, exports of ventilators, which are also being allowed to be exported, are not under any restrictions. India has exported 23 lakh PPE kits to to UK, USA, UAE, Senegal and Slovenia in July while 15,07,000 kits will be exported to Slovenia and USA in August. The data for the number of ventilators exported is still being compiled, Bhushan said.