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Black Fungus claims 17 lives in Nagpur in 48 hours, 51 new cases reported
At least 17 people have lost their lives in Nagpur due to Black Fungs or Mucormycosis in the last 48 hours while 51 new cases have been reported. Overall, 108 patients have succumbed to the infection in the six districts of the Vidarbha region of which 102 alone died in Nagpur.
Nagpur district has recorded the highest number of patients with Black Fungus in the region. While the Nagpur division has reported a total of 1,325 cases so far, the district alone accounted for 1,122 cases. Nagpur is reporting 20-25 cases on daily basis.
While there is still uncertainty about what triggers mucormycosis or black fungus in COVID patients, it is crucial to be careful to prevent any severe complications.