10,000 masks among medical donations sent from Shenyang to S Korea

China Southern Airlines workers, like this one, load medical supplies, including masks and protective suits, at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport in Northeast China's Liaoning province, on March 16, 2020. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Another flight laden with medical products donated by Shenyang city government in Northeast China's Liaoning province landed in Seoul on Wednesday.

Carried by China Southern Airlines free of charge, the donations include 10,000 masks and 500 protective suits and will be sent to Incheon, Shenyang's sister city, later.

China Southern Airlines workers load medical supplies, including masks and protective suits, at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport in Northeast China's Liaoning province, on March 16, 2020. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

As confirmed COVID-19 cases increase in South Korea and Japan, both countries have faced the challenges of getting enough medical supplies.

The Liaoning provincial government city donated medical supplies on Monday to both countries, with 1.02 tons to Japan and 1.78 tons to South Korea.

Medical donations arrive at Incheon Airport on March 18, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus epidemic, Liaoning has received lots of support in various ways from friendly countries, such as South Korea and Japan," according to the provincial government. "Facing the virus, countries around the world should stand together and assist each other amid difficulties."