Families of patients on hartal for Remdesivir

April 15, 2021 12:55

Relatives and families of COVID-19 patients in Pune sit on protest outside the Collector's office demanding Remdesivir. A woman says "My father is hospitalised for last 6 days, his medications haven't begun completely. He's in ICU. I've looked for Remdesivir in all cities."

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday asked officials to closely monitor COVID-19-appropriate behaviour among shop owners, who have been allowed to operate during the new restrictions, as well as customers, and penalise the violators.

The state's COVID-19 task force members stressed on avoiding indiscriminate use of Remdesivir medicine which is causing its shortage. There should be sensible approach towards the use of Remdesivir, a key COVID-19 drug, and medical oxygen.

Remdesivir is in acute shortage in the country.

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