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Fire breaks out at pharma godown in Indore; Covid-19 medicines destroyed

Medicines and medical equipment worth Rs 20-25 lakhs used for the treatment of Covid-19 patients were destroyed in a fire that broke out at a pharmaceutical godown in Indore on Sunday

Rajnath Singh to release first batch of DRDO's 2DG Covid medicine today

The first batch of the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for treatment of Covid-19 will be released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Delhi Police probes distribution of Covid-19 meds, questions politicians

Delhi Police conducted an inquiry on the direction of the High Court regarding allegations against politicians across political parties on the alleged illegal distribution of Covid-19 medicines

DRDO to launch 2DG medicine for treating Covid-19 patients next week

The first batch of 10,000 doses of 2DG medicine for treating COVID-19 patients would be launched early next week, informed Defence Research and Development Organisation officials on Friday

Lilly signs 3 pacts to expand availability of baricitinib for Covid patient

Eli Lilly has issued additional royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licenses to Dr Reddy's Ltd, MSN Laboratories and Torrent Pharmaceuticals

Covid-19: Uttarakhand to distribute Ivermectin tablets to all residents

The Uttarakhand Government has ordered officials for mass distribution of Ivermectin tablets to all residents as a preventive medicine against the spread of Covid-19, a senior official said.

Coronavirus vaccine in India: Key updates of last 24 hours you need to know

India's most socioeconomically backward states may have to spend as much as 30% of their health budgets to procure Covid-19 vaccines for their populations

Regular ivermectin use may cut risk of contracting Covid-19, claims study

According to a review of available data by researcher, the medicine can help end the pandemic

Cipla inks pact with Eli Lilly to produce, sell Covid-19 treatment drug

Drug major Cipla on Monday said it has inked a pact with US-based Eli Lilly and Company to manufacture and produce baricitinib in the country for the treatment of Covid-19

Avoid over-reliance on foreign drugs in Covid-19 treatment: Bombay HC

Stating that over-reliance on imported drugs must be avoided, the Bombay High Court has asked the Centre and the Maharashtra government to create awareness about suitable alternatives

Centre issues company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir to states, UTs

A company-wise supply plan of Remdesivir, a key drug used in the treatment of Covid-19 patients, has been issued to states and union territories, informed the Central government

'Unique infectious profile' makes Covid-19 hard to treat: Lancet

A review published in the prestigious journal The Lancet has revealed that the increase in caseloads is owing to a unique infectious profile

US corporate sector sending more Covid medical assistance to India

America's corporate sector is sending more medical assistance to India, including ventilators and oxygen concentrators, to help the country fight the deadly second wave of COVID-19 that has been infecting more than 400,000 people daily in recent days. Thermo Fisher with the help of United Airlines on Saturday sent the much-needed supplies to India to help expand the COVID-19 testing, the company said. "We are humbled to be able to help our colleagues in India, & the population as a whole in their efforts to get the COVID19 surge under control, it said. The supplies included 4.6 million viral transport medium tubes, that prevent specimen drying, maintains viral viability and retards the growth of microbial contaminants. We are grateful for your support to India, said Mukesh Aghi, president of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum. American Airlines said it has partnered with the Red Cross to help keep people safe from COVID-19, and help vulnerable communities around the world ..

India's pharma market rebounds in April, clocks 51.5% sales growth

Low base of April 2020, pick-up in demand for Covid-19 drugs major contributors to growth

Covid-19: 81000 vials of Remdesivir arrive from US in Mumbai

Amid the record rise in Covid-19 cases in India, medical assistance is continuing to pour in from countries around the world, including the US, Singapore and Australia

Key Covid-19 bulk drugs see 180% price increase over four months

However, there is no shortage expected at the retail level anytime soon

End of Covid depends on how we behave, not the virus: Prof K Srinath Reddy

Reddy has vast experience in the healthcare sector and earlier headed the department of cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Listen to the podcast for more

SBI allocates Rs 70 crore to combat second wave of Covid-19

SBI has allocated Rs 71 crore to support various initiatives in combating Covid-19 and is in talks with various designated authorities to explore partnerships for setting up makeshift hospitals

Substantial increase in remdesivir production, allotment to states: Gowda

Union minister Sadananda Gowda on Saturday said that substantial increase has been made in overall production and allotment of remdesivir, used in the treatment of COVID-19, to all states. This will make India's fight stronger against COVID-19, the Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister said. In a tweet Gowda said, "After detailed review of state wise allotment of #Remdesivir with @Pharmadept substantial increase has been made in overall production & allotment to all states". A total of 16 lakh remdesivir vials are being allocated to the states and union territories from April 21to April 30, 2021, Gowda said.

Action necessary against tweets spreading misinfo, panic on Covid: Govt

A Twitter spokesperson had earlier informed that tweets that advance harmful, false or misleading narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations would continue to be removed from the platform