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India on Sunday banned exports of antiviral drug Remdesivir, used to treat moderate to severe Covid-19, amid rising domestic demand and reports of shortages from states.
Export is banned till the situation in the country improves.
“The export of injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is prohibited till the Covid-19 situation in the country improves,” the Centre said in a statement.
The government said India was witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases. As of April 11, there were 1.1 million active Covid cases and this was steadily increasing, the statement read.
“This has led to a sudden spike in demand for Remdesivir.
