Read more about Dehradun reports 20 new cases of black fungus, 3 deaths during treatment on Business Standard. Uttarakhand s Dehradun district on Sunday reported 20 new cases of black fungus and the death of three patients during treatment
In view of the rising Mucormycosis (commonly known as black fungus) cases across the country, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Tuesday informed that it has allocated 19,420 additional vials of Amphotericin-B to various States and Union Territories. Additional 19,420 vials of #Amphotericin-B have been allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions today. Besides this, 23680 vials of Amphotericin- B were allocated across country on 21st May , tweeted the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, DV Sadananda Gowda. Mucormycosis or black fungus is a fungal infection caused by exposure to mucor mould which is commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables.
Gowda took to Twitter and informed about the allocation of drugs. Additional 1,030 vials of Amphotericin-B have been allocated to Karnataka today. Earlier, 1,270 additional vials of the drug were allocated to the state on 21st May, he tweeted. He also informed that additional 19,420 vials of Amphotericin- B have been allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions today. Additional 19,420 vials of Amphotericin- B have been allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions today, he added. Besides this, 23680 vials of Amphotericin- B were allocated across the country on May 21. According to the list shared by Minister on the microblogging site, Andhra Pradesh has been allotted 1,840 vials, Bihar has been allotted120, Chandigarh 50, Chhattisgarh 180 and national capital has been allotted 400 vials of Amphotericin- B.
Read more about Pune orders screening of rural Covid survivors to detect mucormycosis cases on Business Standard. The Pune district administration has directed health officials to screen Covid-19 survivors in rural areas to identify any suspected cases of mucormycosis, or black fungus
Odisha government on Thursday declared Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897. The decision came in view of the reported rise in the incidence of Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) amongst the COVID-19 patients those who were under Cortico Steroids and other Immunosuppressive drugs and also among the patients in the post COVID period across the State. For its treatment and monitoring, a State Level Task Force Committee has already constituted by the Department. The Committee also monitors the incident of such patients admitted to the different hospitals of the State and formulates the guideline for early detection and management of such cases if detected.