Jagan Mohan Reddy has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct Bharat Biotech to transfer the technology to companies that are interested and capable of manufacturing the vaccine. Mr. Jagan wrote two letters to Mr. Modi detailing the COVID situation and the requirements of the State, on Tuesday. Anyone who could manufacture or was interested in manufacturing the vaccine should be encouraged to do so in larger public interest. Oxygen supplyMr. Jagan, in another letter, said Andhra Pradesh was drawing 35 MT of oxygen from St. Gobain, Chennai, and 25 MT from INOX, Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu). “We have taken all the steps necessary to prevent further infections and provide quality treatment, care and support,” Mr. Jagan added.

Source: The Hindu May 11, 2021 18:00 UTC