Remdesivir production adequate, export banned precautionary: Shah
TNN Bureau. Updated: 4/19/2021 10:42:42 AM
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New Delhi: Shah said on Sunday, "The production of Remdisivir is adequate. We have banned export as precautionary but in panic people are buying in bulk which is leading to a shortage."
"I appeal to the people to buy it when only the doctor prescribes," he added.
The response comes after many state governments,including Maharashtra have complained about the shortage of the injections .
India on Sunday reported 2,61,500 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day spike ever, pushing the country's overall Covid tally to 1,47,88,109, according to the Health Ministry data.