Authorities in the Indian states of Rajasthan and Telangana have announced an epidemic of mucormycosis, a fungal disease known as black mold.
it is believed that this disease primarily affects those who have had a CORONAVIRUS infection. Rajasthan's chief HEALTH minister, Akhil Arora, said declaring mucormycosis as an epidemic would ensure its "comprehensive and coordinated" treatment along with covid-19 , The Hindu reports .
According to the state authorities, there are about 100 patients with mucormycosis in the region, a special unit has been allocated for them at Sawai Man Singh State Hospital.
India for the second day in a row broke the record for deaths from COVID-19 in a day Society
Following Rajasthan, an epidemic of mucormycosis was announced by the authorities of the state of Telangana.