<p>A large quantity of Remdesivir injections, which are in high demand for the treatment of Covid-19 patients, have been found to be "stolen" from the stock of the state-run Hamidia Hospital here in Madhya Pradesh.</p>.<p>“I have received the information about the theft of the injections. This is a very serious matter. Divisional Commissioner Kavindra Kiyawat and Bhopal Deputy Inspector General of Police Irshad Wali have reached the spot and started investigations, “ MP Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang told reporters at the facility on Saturday.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/harsh-vardhan-reviews-covid-19-situation-with-states-975599.html" target="_blank">Harsh Vardhan reviews Covid-19 situation with states</a></strong></p>.<p>Shortage of Remdesivir injections has been reported from various parts of Madhya Pradesh which are battling a surge in Covid-19 cases.</p>.<p>On April 16, Madhya Pradesh recorded 11,045 fresh coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day spike so far, taking the state's infection count to 3,84,563, as per the state health department.</p>.<p>The overall fatality count rose to 4,425 as 60 more patients succumbed to the infection. Madhya Pradesh has recorded 89,052 new cases and 439 fatalities since the beginning of April.</p>
<p>A large quantity of Remdesivir injections, which are in high demand for the treatment of Covid-19 patients, have been found to be "stolen" from the stock of the state-run Hamidia Hospital here in Madhya Pradesh.</p>.<p>“I have received the information about the theft of the injections. This is a very serious matter. Divisional Commissioner Kavindra Kiyawat and Bhopal Deputy Inspector General of Police Irshad Wali have reached the spot and started investigations, “ MP Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang told reporters at the facility on Saturday.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/harsh-vardhan-reviews-covid-19-situation-with-states-975599.html" target="_blank">Harsh Vardhan reviews Covid-19 situation with states</a></strong></p>.<p>Shortage of Remdesivir injections has been reported from various parts of Madhya Pradesh which are battling a surge in Covid-19 cases.</p>.<p>On April 16, Madhya Pradesh recorded 11,045 fresh coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day spike so far, taking the state's infection count to 3,84,563, as per the state health department.</p>.<p>The overall fatality count rose to 4,425 as 60 more patients succumbed to the infection. Madhya Pradesh has recorded 89,052 new cases and 439 fatalities since the beginning of April.</p>