CDSCO issues guidance for approval of Covid-19 vaccines for restricted use in emergency situations
Approval of Covid-19 vaccines for restricted use in emergency situations applies for such vaccines that are already approved for the same by US, FDA, EMA, UK MHRA, PMDA, Japan or which are listed in WHO Emergency Use Listing and which are well established vaccines.
Mohfw Issues advisory for rational use of Remdesivir for COVID-19 Treatment.
The Remdesivir is to be used only in select moderate/ severe hospitalised Covid – 19 patients on supplemental oxygen as it is a reserve drug approved under Emergency Use Authorization only based on limited scientific evidence globally and It is not indicated in mild Covid – 19 patients who are in home care/ Covid Care Centres.
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers caps Trade Margin on Oxygen Concentrators.
Every retailer, dealer, hospital and institution to display the price list as furnished by the manufacturer, on a conspicuous part of the business premises in a manner so as to be easily accessible to any person wishing to consult the same.
RBI announces On-Tap liquidity window for contact intensive sectors.
Under the scheme, banks are expected to create a separate COVID loan book and it shall remain operational from June 07, 2021 till March 31, 2022
Government of Karnataka mandates vaccination for industrial workers in the state.
Work site vaccination may be organized at the industrial medical facility by the RCHOs IDs in consultation with the concerned industries by following the Gol norms for COVID-19 vaccination.
Government of Odisha directs to ensure strict Adherence to COVID vaccination operation guidelines.
MoHFW has communicated that from the mentioned venues, there is no other avenue to carry out vaccination under the National Covid vaccination program and if any Covid vaccination is being carried out in hotels must be stopped immediately and necessary legal & administration action must be initiated against such institutions.
Government of Karnataka constitutes a Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Citizens to forward their Complaints on CAB.
Non compliance with recommended COVID-19 Appropriate Behavior (CAB) like compulsory wearing of mask, maintaining physical distancing (> 2 meters), practicing hand hygiene, etc. in public areas shall be reported to the grievance redressal mechanism.
Government of Karnataka issues circular on COVID-19 vaccination in Industrial establishment.
The Industrial Establishments having their own hospitals shall procure vaccines directly from manufactures and conduct vaccination by obtaining the due approval from the concerned RCHO after providing procured vaccine details.
DGFT imposes ban on the export of Amphotericin-B injection.
The decision comes in the backdrop of rising cases of Mucormycosis among patient who have recovered from coronavirus, several Indian states have witnessed acute shortage of Amphotericin-B injection.
MoHFW issues Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes at COVID-19 Patient Management facility.
The guidance provides a broad overview on the diagnosis and management of hyperglycemia at COVID care facilities and should be useful to a wide range of healthcare personnel involved in care of patients with COVID-19.
