Previous studies of ivermectin, which show that early administration with ivermectin can reduce viral load and the duration of symptoms in some patients with mild Covid, have generally been small or low quality.
On the other hand, NBMCH superintendent Sanjay Kumar Mallik said there was no crisis of those medicines.
The drug, which comes in a sachet in powder form has to be taken orally by dissolving it in water.
It was introduced by the Union government in 2017 as a measure to curb black money.
Even with health insurance, several policies have not included cover for Covid-19 treatment. Such individuals would also benefit from I-T deduction if it is made available.
Along with the prize money, 14-year-old Anika has also been conferred the title of "America's Top Young Scientist" for winning this year's 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a middle school science competition in the US.
Lalu Prasad tested negative for Covid-19, although his attendant later tested positive for Covid-19, and has been in quarantine.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the condition of both the Bachchan father-son duo is stable.
