Two succumb to 'black fungus' in West Bengal
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New Delhi: Relatives and Health workers cremation of the body of covid-19 affected victims for last rites at Sarai kale khan crematorium in New Delhi on Monday, May 24, 2021.(Photo: Wasim Sarvar/IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Kolkata, May 24 : The West Bengal Health Department late on Monday confirmed that two persons died of mucormycosis, commonly known as 'black fungus', out of the 12 confirmed cases and five suspected cases in the state.
"Till today (Monday), there are 12 confirmed cases of mucormycosis, and out of them, four were from Bihar and one from Jharkhand. No new case was reported today. Out of the 12 confirmed cases, six are Covid or post Covid, and three out of five suspects. Others are not associated with Covid, but almost all have uncontrolled diabetes," the Health Department release said.