(Yicai Global) April 9 -- Chinese firms have agreed to sell medical equipment to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic to 58 countries and regions and four international organizations, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said today.

Companies are in talks with another 71 nations and 10 organizations, spokesman Gao Feng said at a press briefing.

China exported medical supplies worth CNY10.2 billion (USD1.4 billion) between March 1 and April 4, he added. These include 3.86 billion masks, 37.5 million protective suits, 2.4 million thermometers, 16,000 ventilators, 2.8 million testing kits and 8.4 million pairs of goggles.

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