New Delhi, July 21: The Centre on Tuesday amended policy for exports of personal protective equipment (PPE) and masks. The export of medical coveralls of all categories and medical goggle will remain banned. Similarly, the government has also not permitted the export of all masks other than non-medical/non-surgical masks, medical nitrile/NBR gloves and face shields. India's COVID-19 Tally Jumps to 11.5 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 28k Mark With 37,148 New Coronavirus Cases in Past 24 Hours.

However, the export of surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X-ray gowns are allowed. Last month, the government lifted the ban on the export of PPE but has put it under quantitative restrictions as shipments can not exceed 50 lakh units per month.

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After the outbreak of COVID-19 in India, The export of PPE kits was prohibited by the government to meet the domestic demand and avoid supply crunch in the country. The industry was seeking the lifting of the ban in order to cater to the global demand.

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