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  Kejriwal govt seeks Delhi Police help as high demand for Remdesivir creates law and order issue

  News | April 25, 2021 10:08 IST

  The rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital and the resulting demand of Remdesivir formulations have created a law and order problem with Delhi government’s Drug Control Department asking Delhi Police to step in to handle the crowds.

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  Centre allocates Remdesivir supply to 19 States/UTs with high load of COVID-19 cases

  India | April 25, 2021 11:08 IST

  Several states across the country have asked for more supplies of Remdesivir amid the record surge in COVID-19 infections.

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  Maharashtra to get 4.35 lakh Remdesivir vials by month-end from Centre, Thackeray thanks PM Modi

  India | April 25, 2021 7:53 IST

  Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had drawn the attention of the Center to the problem created by the shortage of Remdesivir in the state and had also requested the Prime Minister in a letter, as per a statement from the Chief Minister's Secretariat.

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  Five held in Nagpur for selling Remdesivir at Rs 45k per vial

  India | April 24, 2021 23:40 IST

  After a tip off was received, a trap was laid and five people were held on Friday night and seven vials of the anti-viral drug were recovered from them.

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  Centre increases allotment of Remdesivir to states. Check list

  India | April 24, 2021 23:24 IST

  In view of the pandemic situation in the country and rising demand for essential medicines for Covid treatment, Centre has substantially increased the allotment of Remdesivir to all states upto April 30, 2021.

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  Maharashtra to float global tender for COVID vaccines, Remdesivir injections: Ajit Pawar

  India | April 24, 2021 21:31 IST

  As the Union govt has allowed vaccination of people in age group of 18 to 45, the state will start inoculation drive for this category from May 1, he said.

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  COVID-19 Crisis: Maharashtra awaits court nod for use of 5,000 seized Remdesivir vials

  India | April 24, 2021 11:57 IST

  These vials were seized during the raids conducted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) and the police department in different parts of Maharashtra in March and April, an official said.

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  Remdesivir production capacity being ramped up to 3 lakh vials per day: Union Minister

  India | April 23, 2021 20:59 IST

  In view of the pandemic situation in the country and a boosted demand for crucial drugs to treat coronavirus, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday informed that the production of Remdesivir is being ramped up and very soon 3 lakh vials per day capacity will be achieved.

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  UP: Four held for black marketing of Remdesivir in Lucknow

  India | April 23, 2021 14:00 IST

  The four were arrested from Thakurganj area in Lucknow on Thursday night from near the Era Medical College where they had planned to deliver the consignment.

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  Availability of oxygen, Remdesivir increased in Bihar: State Health Minister

  News | April 22, 2021 23:00 IST

  Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on April 22 informed that the availability of oxygen and Remdesivir injection has been increased in the state; amid surge in cases of COVID-19.

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  Remdesivir is not 'Ramban' it only decreases viral load: Dr Trehan

  News | April 21, 2021 19:49 IST

  Remdesivir is not a 'Ramban' it only decreases viral load in people who is in need of it, informed Medanta Chairman Doctor Naresh Trehan while speaking to ANI on April 21.

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  Delhi govt looted our oxygen tanker yesterday, alleges Anil Vij

  News | April 21, 2021 17:49 IST

  Amid worsening COVID situation in the country, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on April 21 alleged that the Delhi government on April 20 looted the state's oxygen tanker which was going towards Faridabad. "We are being forced to give our oxygen to Delhi.

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  3 arrested for black marketing of Remdesivir in Thane

  News | April 21, 2021 14:17 IST

  Three people arrested from Mira Road in Thane district for black marketing of Remdesivir. Three vials of Remdesivir and stock worth Rs 2.25 Lakhs seized from their possession.

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  Hansal Mehta seeks Remdesivir from fans for COVID positive son, shares he has mild symptoms as well

  Celebrities | April 21, 2021 12:20 IST

  Director Hansal Mehta took to Twitter to seek help for his COVID-19 positive son Pallava. In his tweet, he wrote about how he is in need of Remdesivir injections for his son who has low oxygen saturation. Not only this, but he even informed everyone how he has also developed mild symptoms of the infection and is awaiting his test results.

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  Govt waives import duty on Remdesivir

  India | April 20, 2021 23:03 IST

  The Ministry of Finance, in a notification issued on late Tuesday night, removed the duty on import of pharmaceutical ingredients used to manufacture of the drug.

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  Consignment of 15,000 Remdesivir injections reaches Indore

  News | April 20, 2021 18:00 IST

  Amid rising cases of COVID-19, Indore got consignment of 15,000 Remdesivir injections from Bengaluru. Remdesivir is said to be a key drug to combat complicated cases of COVID.

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  2,700 new beds for Covid-19 patients to be added in Delhi in next few days: Manish Sisodia

  India | April 20, 2021 13:34 IST

  Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Tuesday that 2,700 new beds will be added for Covid patients in Delhi hospitals

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  Remdesivir illegal sale racket busted in Chandigarh, 5 held

  News | April 20, 2021 12:00 IST

  Police arrested five people for allegedly selling Remdesivir, at a higher price illegally from Taj hotel in Chandigarh.

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  'Remdesivir is not a life saving drug', says Centre after several states report scarcity

  India | April 19, 2021 19:03 IST

  "Remdesivir is not a life-saving drug in COVID-19. It is to be administered only in the hospital settings," the Health Ministry said in a tweet.

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  COVID-19: Delhi government to monitor procurement, supply of oxygen and remdesivir

  India | April 19, 2021 17:25 IST

  Delhi on Sunday recorded biggest jump in its daily COVID tally with 25,462 fresh cases, while the positivity rate shot up to 29.74 per cent.