The company is in active discussions with the Medicines Patent Pool, which Gilead has partnered with for many years, to licence remdesivir for developing countries.
Read MoreIn the last 24 hours, we witnessed the highest increase in cases and deaths," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Read MoreMost of these projects involve collaboration between different departments looking at diverse aspects of COVID-19
Read MoreThe medical supplies sent by India also include surgical pumps, infusion pumps, syringe pumps, glucometer, thermal scanners and medical air compressors.
Read MoreThe remarks came after several cases of health professionals contracting coronavirus were reported across the country.
Read MoreUnderlining the importance of the lockdown, which has been extended till May 17, the minister said health should be on the radar just as much as the economy.
Read MoreModerna got a $483 million funding from a U.S. government agency to accelerate its COVID-19 vaccine development.
Read MoreMedical experts feel an aggressive containment strategy in red zones and insulation of green zones is a must while giving relaxations.
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