PM Modi conducts a meeting to assess the current Covid-19 situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conduct a meeting with his top Cabinet colleagues to assess the progress of the current Covid-19 vaccination, availability of drugs such as Remdesivir, and to further have the talks about the accelerated production of vaccine.During the meeting, Modi directed the officials saying, “Citizens should be facilitated for vaccination despite lockdowns…

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Gilead to deliver another 50,000 vials of Remdesivir in upcoming days

US pharma giant Gilead Sciences’ is expected to deliver another consignment having 50,000 vials of Remdesivir, the antiviral drug used for the treatment of Covid-19, in the upcoming days revealed certain sources.The injection Remdesivir has been granted emergency use authorization in India and constitutes a part of the national clinical treatment protocol for Covid-19. A…

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Army to establish special cell under 3-star general for Covid-19 relief and assistance

The Indian Army has established a Covid-19 management cell following a three-star general to provide help to the civil authorities in their battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the officials on Thursday.One of the officials revealed that the Director General of Operational Logistics and Strategic movement will be leading the cell. The three-star officer…

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Roche’s antibody cocktail granted approval in India for Covid-19 treatment

Photo Credits: ReutersPharmaceutical company Roche India on Wednesday declared that the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in India for the Riche’s antibody cocktail or the treatment of Covid-19.V Simpson Emmanuel, Managing Director, Roche Pharma, India stated, “With the increasing number of Covid-19 infections in India, Roche is committed…

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Karnataka Govt establishes commission to inquire deaths related to Covid-19 patients at Chamarajanagar district hospital

Image for representationThe Government of Karnataka has deployed a commission of inquiry which comprises of retired judge of High Court Justice B A Patil, to conduct the detailed investigation pertaining to the deaths of Covid-19 patients which was invoked by oxygen shortage at District Hospital based in Chamarajanagar on Monday.According to a document released from…

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