BEIJING — China announced policies on Feb 6 to ensure the supplies of epidemic control goods for circulation enterprises and the operation of market supply.

Local governments should make a list of the key circulation enterprises and have a clear picture of the number of the employees working on the frontline and the quantity demanded for epidemic control goods, according to a circular issued by the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce and the General Office of the National Development and Reform Commission.

The circular called for allocating masks to employees working on the frontline as priority, and using disinfectant mainly in foreign trade sites.

The circular also urged expanding channels for the supplies of epidemic control goods such as imports, donation and adjustment.