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India Vows More Vaccines as Daily COVID Deaths Stay Above 4,000
Some Indian states said on Sunday they would extend COVID-19 lockdowns to help contain the pandemic, which has killed more than 270,000 people in the country, as the federal government pledged to bolster vaccine supplies.
The number of deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours in India has risen more than 4,000 for the fourth time in a week, with Sunday s 311,170 new infections representing the lowest single-day rise in more than three weeks.
Federal health officials warned against any complacency over a plateauing in the rise of infections, however, and urged states to add intensive care units and strengthen their medical workforces.
Rajnath Singh Releases DRDO s Anti-Covid Drug 2-DG
The Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) approved the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) drug for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus patients earlier this month.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Health Minister Harsh Vardhan released the first batch of anti-Covid oral drug 2-DG, developed by the DRDO on Monday. In his brief remarks, Singh said the drug has brought a new ray of hope for the treatment of Covid-19 patients. This is a great example of the scientific prowess of our country, he said.
Rajnath Singh releases first batch of DRDO's anti-COVID oral drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose, details inside - Rajnath Singh handed over the anti-COVID drug to his cabinet colleague Harsh Vardhan who handed over it to Delhi AIIMS director.