10 Black Fungus Cases Reported in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday said that the total number of black fungus cases in the country is now up to 10.
The health ministry said that the new cases of black fungus were reported from at least 5 provinces and all involved patients with COVID-19.
“Facemasks and oxygen provide a wet environment for black fungus, it is good if the masks are changed daily among the patients,” said health expert Hashmat Faizi.
“It can be found in the soil ... and in the air, those who work in the fields can be infected with this virus,” said Lais Mustafa, the head of the anti-COVID department at the Ministry of Public Health.