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Ban On Vaccine Export Is 'Bad Move': Serum Institute Of India Chief
The Chairman of the Serum Institute of India (SII) Cyrus Poonawalla on August 13 criticized the Modi government's decision to ban the vaccine exports as a ''very bad move''. Poonawalla also said, ''My Son asked me not to open my mouth. But It's my view that exports ought to be opened.'' He said those who paid ''crores in advance'' for vaccines were blaming the company for denying the supply.
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Citing Increased Demand, Govt Bans Export Of Remdesivir Drug, Injection
The Centre on April 11 announced a temporary ban on the export of Remdesivir drug and injection, owing to the surge in the COVID-19 cases. Citing “a potential of a further increase in demand for Remdesivir" the order provisioned the ban to continue until the COVID-19 situation in the country improves. The anti-viral drug, manufactured by seven companies in India plays a vital role in treating critical adults patients.
Tags: REMDESIVIR, Covid-19, SECOND WAVE, Coronavirus, Export Ban
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