Black mold epidemic declared in two Indian states

Black mold epidemic declared in two Indian states
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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.

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