The study, yet to be peer-reviewed, is authored by medical specialists Peter John Victor, K Prasad Mathew, Hema Paul, Malathi Murugesan, and Joy J Mammen.
The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a special task force to tackle mucormycosis or black fungus. The 12-member committee is chaired by the Director of Medical Education (DME) and will advise the state government on issues related to .
The committee, which comprises 12 members including medical experts drawn from a number of specialities from government and private hospitals, would advise the government on prevention and treatment of the fungal disease
In the past one week (between April 30 and May 6), the state added 1.49 lakh fresh Covid cases (Image used for representational purpose)
CHENNAI: Active Covid cases (people undergoing treatment) are being grossly under reported in the state, jeopardising its share of oxygen and drugs such as antiviral Remdesivir or immunosuppressant tocilizumab. The Centre makes the allocation based on the number of active cases.
In the past one week (between April 30 and May 6), the state added 1.49 lakh fresh Covid cases. After 1,041 deaths, there should have been at least 1.48 lakh people under treatment on Thursday, but the state reported 1.31 lakh cases. Epidemiologists say the under reporting could be much more considering that several people (some estimates put the number at 20,000) infected before April 30 would still be under treatment.