UK scientists find potential new treatment to cure COVID-19
When applying the drug benfooxythiamine, an inhibitor of this pathway, SARS-CoV-2 replication was suppressed and infected cells did not produce coronaviruses.
Oct 29, 2021, 16:21 PM IST
WHO announces clinical trial to study 3 anti-malarial drugs as potential treatment against COVID-19
The trial involves thousands of researchers in over 600 hospitals in 52 countries.
Aug 13, 2021, 19:17 PM IST
No Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment among children: Govt issues guidelines
The government has come out with comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 among children in which Remdesivir has not been recommended and rational use of HRCT imaging has been suggested.
Jun 09, 2021, 23:39 PM IST
Trending: Man mistakenly calls Remdesivir as Remo D'Souza, video goes viral after director shares it - Watch
As soon as Remo D'Souza shared it on social media, several celebrities such as Mahhi Vij, Sooraj Pancholi, Gaurav Gera, Salman Yusuf Khan, Mohena Kumar among others dropped their comments on watching the hilarious video.
May 14, 2021, 08:42 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi reviews availability of oxygen and medicines
At a high-level meeting which Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired to review the availability and supply of oxygen and medicines, it was noted that states are being provided medicines in good quantities with the Centre in regular touch with the manufacturers to enhance their production and extend all help needed.
May 12, 2021, 21:57 PM IST
COVID-19: Fake Remdesivir racket busted in Indore
Fake Remdesivir injections were prepared from glucose.
May 09, 2021, 16:38 PM IST
Centre has ramped up Remdesivir production, anti-viral drug to be sold at reasonable price: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari had on Thursday visited the Genetic Life Sciences (pharmacy) in Wardha to oversee the production of Remdesivir injections.
May 07, 2021, 09:12 AM IST
Pharma companies assure daily supply of 20,000 Remdesivir injections to Karnataka government
Amid the continuously increasing demand for Remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients, pharma companies assured the Karnataka government that they will supply 20000 vials of Remdesivir injections daily from May 9.
May 06, 2021, 14:14 PM IST
25 vials of Remdesivir seized in five raids across Bengaluru
According to the Bengaluru police, each vial was being sold at a price eight times higher than the government fixed rates.
May 06, 2021, 13:05 PM IST
Real vs fake Remdesivir: All you need to know
Amid the continuously increasing COVID-19 cases and deteriorating condition of medical facilities, the country also fights the duplicate Remdesivir injections being sold in black.
May 05, 2021, 14:32 PM IST
These imports will not attract any customs duty or IGST till June 30, check complete list here
This exemption shall apply till 30th June, 2021. It would also covers goods already imported but lying uncleared on the date of its issuance of exemption i.e. May 03.
May 04, 2021, 08:17 AM IST
Uttarakhand: Delhi Police raids in Kotdwar
Delhi Police raids in Kotdwar and busted an illegal factory being used for manufacturing fake Remdesivir.
May 01, 2021, 09:54 AM IST
Remdesivir drug should only be administered in hospital setting: AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria
AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria discussing the COVID-19 situation said, “The decision to administer Remdesivir must be taken by a medical professional and administered only in a hospital setting.”
Apr 30, 2021, 20:51 PM IST
SC to hear plea seeking GST exemption on COVID-19 related drugs, medical equipment
The intervention application has been filed by an NGO, 'Public Policy Advocates', in the pending suo motu case by the apex court on the distribution of essential supplies and services during the pandemic.
Apr 30, 2021, 06:48 AM IST
Situation unprecedented, over 40 countries have offered help: Foreign Secretary on COVID crisis
He said that India has helped many of these countries in their hour of need and now they are returning the favour.
Apr 29, 2021, 15:37 PM IST
Govt should take strong action against Remidesivir hoarders: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and AAP government as to why there was Remdesivir drug scarcity in the national capital when the medication was being widely prescribed for COVID-19 patients.
Apr 29, 2021, 12:05 PM IST
Delhi High Court pulls up Centre, Delhi government over scarcity of Remdesivir
On being told by the Centre that Remdesivir can only be administered at hospitals, the high court observed that when oxygen and beds were not available in hospitals for coronavirus patients, then how will they get the drug.
Apr 27, 2021, 19:42 PM IST
Remdesivir black marketing racket busted in Mumbai, five arrested
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch raided a hotel’s kitchen in Motilal Nagar on April 23 and 24 raided. During the search, they recovered 34 vials of Remdesivir.
Apr 27, 2021, 17:51 PM IST
COVID-19 patients to get Remdesivir free of cost in Uttar Pradesh, check details here
Amid the coronavirus explosion in the country, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken a big initiative to help citizens combat the deadly COVID-19 virus – now Remdesivir drug will be provided free of cost to patients across the state.
Apr 27, 2021, 14:08 PM IST
Need a Remdesivir injection? Lookout for these details before buying Remdesivir from the market
With a surge in coronavirus cases, Remdesivir injections are currently in high demand in the country even though experts have underlined its limited scope in treating COVID-19 patients.
Apr 27, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
