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In order to curb the coronavirus surge in the country, Central government on Friday approved ramping up of production of the drug Remdesivir, used to treat Covid-19, which includes diverting 400,000 vials meant for export for domestic use.
"The issue of availability of Remdesivir was reviewed by Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, in meetings with the all-existing manufacturers of the Remdesivir drug and other stakeholders, where decisions have been taken to increase production/supply and reduce prices of Remdesivir," said Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in a statement.
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