<p>Allocation of antiviral drug remdesivir, which is used in the treatment of Covid-19, has been increased significantly to states to ensure uninterrupted supply to patients, Union minister Sadananda Gowda said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The chemicals and fertilizers minister also said that medical oxygen allotment for Karnataka has also been increased.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/fake-remdesivir-making-unit-busted-in-gujarat-7-held-981323.html" target="_blank">Fake Remdesivir making unit busted in Gujarat, 7 held </a></strong></p>.<p>In a tweet, Gowda said, "To ensure adequate uninterrupted supply to the needy Covid-19 patients allocation of #Remdesivir for the states has been significantly increased."</p>.<p>In another tweet, the minister said, "Medical oxygen allotment for Karnataka has also been increased from 802 MT/day to 865 MT/day."</p>.<p>A total of 34.5 lakh remdesivir vials are allocated to the states and union territories from April 21 to May 9, 2021, Gowda said.</p>.<p>This includes earlier allocation made for the period of April 21 to May 2, 2021 issued by letter issued April 29, 2021.</p>
<p>Allocation of antiviral drug remdesivir, which is used in the treatment of Covid-19, has been increased significantly to states to ensure uninterrupted supply to patients, Union minister Sadananda Gowda said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The chemicals and fertilizers minister also said that medical oxygen allotment for Karnataka has also been increased.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/fake-remdesivir-making-unit-busted-in-gujarat-7-held-981323.html" target="_blank">Fake Remdesivir making unit busted in Gujarat, 7 held </a></strong></p>.<p>In a tweet, Gowda said, "To ensure adequate uninterrupted supply to the needy Covid-19 patients allocation of #Remdesivir for the states has been significantly increased."</p>.<p>In another tweet, the minister said, "Medical oxygen allotment for Karnataka has also been increased from 802 MT/day to 865 MT/day."</p>.<p>A total of 34.5 lakh remdesivir vials are allocated to the states and union territories from April 21 to May 9, 2021, Gowda said.</p>.<p>This includes earlier allocation made for the period of April 21 to May 2, 2021 issued by letter issued April 29, 2021.</p>