COVID-19 news: Centre, states step up efforts to curb black fungus spread; 2.76 lakh fresh coronavirus cases
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 news: Centre, states step up efforts to curb black fungus spread; 2.76 lakh fresh coronavirus cases

Firstpost  

Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, and Assam governments on Thursday declared it as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 With cases of mucormycois or ‘black fungus’ reportedly crossing 7,000 across the country, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, and Assam governments on Thursday declared it a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897. Black fungus cases across country The Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka governments were among those that notified the black fungus disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 on Thursday. Additionally, Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar said that no hospital or medical centre having the capacity to provide treatment can deny admission to patients for the black fungus disease. Meanwhile, the Delhi government said it will declare black fungus an epidemic “if the need arises” and urged hospitals to use steroids in COVID-19 treatment in a controlled manner.

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Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases
1 year ago

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases

India TV News  

India logged 628 new Covid19 infections while Kerala reported 128 fresh cases and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4,44,71,860 while the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. …

Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 9,111 fresh coronavirus infections and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the health ministry on Monday. Active cases comprise 0.13% of total infections, and the recovery rate stands at 98.68%, according to the ministry. The trajectory of covid cases has been rising across the country, with Karnataka reporting 2,076 active …

Covid-19: India records over 10,000 fresh cases, 19 deaths
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India records over 10,000 fresh cases, 19 deaths

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 10,158 fresh coronavirus infections and 19 deaths in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said in an update on Thursday. “The five-fold strategy, i.e., Test-Track Treat-Vaccination should be followed with continued focus on adequate & proactive testing as per guidelines, monitoring new and emerging clusters of new Covid-19 cases along with monitoring the trend of …

Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year

India TV News  

Delhi has recorded 521 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 711 fresh coronavirus cases, a sharp rise of 463 compared to the previous day, and four fatalities, the health department said. Coronavirus figures in Maharashtra are as follows: Fresh cases 711, fresh fatalities 4; active cases 3,532, tests 8,951, total cases 81,46,301, total …

India records over 1,800 Covid cases for 2nd day, Maharashtra contributes 397 infections
1 year, 8 months ago

India records over 1,800 Covid cases for 2nd day, Maharashtra contributes 397 infections

India Today  

India recorded 1,805 fresh coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the tally of active coronavirus cases to 10,300. Maharashtra biggest contributor Maharashtra on Sunday reported 397 new Covid-19 cases, registering a drop of 40 cases as compared to the previous day, taking the overall infection count to 81,41,854, a health official said. UTTAR PRADESH Uttar Pradesh recorded a total of 62 …

Covid-19- India reports 173 fresh cases, two deaths in day
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19- India reports 173 fresh cases, two deaths in day

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India reported 173 new coronavirus infections and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said in an update on Monday. The country’s active caseload currently stands at 2,670 cases, with total reported cases since the pandemic hit in 2020 at 44.6 million and death toll at 530,707. Active cases comprise 0.01% of total infections, …

Maharashtra reports 1,910 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths; 61% more than yesterday
2 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra reports 1,910 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths; 61% more than yesterday

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra logged 1,910 fresh coronavirus cases on Tuesday while the positivity rate stood at 5.9% Mumbai logged the highest number of cases at 1,355 The active tally of Covid cases in the state has jumped to 80,87,476 Maharashtra Covid cases : Maharashtra logged 1,910 fresh coronavirus cases on Tuesday while the positivity rate stood at 5.90 percent. As per …

India adds 16,047 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths in last 24 hours; positivity rate jumps to 4.94%
2 years, 4 months ago

India adds 16,047 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths in last 24 hours; positivity rate jumps to 4.94%

Firstpost  

Delhi continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 cases. The positivity rate stood at 15.41 per cent New Delhi: India reported 16,047 new cases of COVID-19 and 54 deaths, including six reconciled by Kerala, in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Wednesday morning. The new cases are 25.84 per cent higher than …

Maharashtra Records 35,756 New Covid-19 Cases; Deaths Remain High at 79
2 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra Records 35,756 New Covid-19 Cases; Deaths Remain High at 79

News 18  

Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 35,756 new coronavirus cases, up from 33,914 logged a day ago, while deaths linked to the infection remained high at 79, the state health department said. No new case of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus was reported in the state, the department said in a bulletin. Of the eight administrative circles in the state, …

India's daily COVID-19 tally crosses 1 lakh after seven months; with 20,971 cases, Mumbai reports highest single-day spike
2 years, 11 months ago

India's daily COVID-19 tally crosses 1 lakh after seven months; with 20,971 cases, Mumbai reports highest single-day spike

Firstpost  

India on Friday witnessed an exponential surge in COVID-19 cases after 1,17,100 fresh infections were recorded - a 28 percent jump from yesterday’s 90,928 cases - as the virus continued to spread at an unprecedented pace India on Friday witnessed an exponential surge in COVID-19 cases after 1,17,100 fresh infections were recorded - a 28 percent jump from yesterday’s 90,928 …

Covid-19 cases on the rise, Maharashtra to declare new guidelines on Dec 24
3 years ago

Covid-19 cases on the rise, Maharashtra to declare new guidelines on Dec 24

India Today  

With the tally of Omicron cases rapidly rising in the country, Maharashtra is poised to announce new Covid-19 guidelines in the state with effect from December 24. The decision to impose new, stricter regulations was taken after a meeting of the Covid-19 task force chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday. Restrictions imposed in other states in the …

India records over 46,700 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day rise in nearly 2 months
3 years, 3 months ago

India records over 46,700 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day rise in nearly 2 months

India Today  

India recorded 46,759 fresh cases of coronavirus on Saturday, the daily caseload crossing 40,000-mark for the third day in a row, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data. Five states accounted for 89.42 per cent of the total cases, with Kerala contributing 32,801 cases in the past 24 hours, followed by Maharashtra with 4,654 cases, Tamil Nadu with 1,542 cases, …

Maharashtra sees over 8,000 new Covid-19 cases, 165 deaths; recovery rate at 96%
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra sees over 8,000 new Covid-19 cases, 165 deaths; recovery rate at 96%

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra reported 8,159 new cases of the coronavirus disease on Wednesday as the total confirmed cases so far reached 6,237,755, a bulletin from the state health department showed. Meanwhile, the capital city of Mumbai recorded 435 new infections on Wednesday as the city’s tally reached 7,32,349, a bulletin from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation showed. Also, the fresh recoveries outnumbered the …

Maharashtra Reports Over 8,500 Covid Cases, 156 Deaths; Mumbai Sees 1,700 Infections
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra Reports Over 8,500 Covid Cases, 156 Deaths; Mumbai Sees 1,700 Infections

News 18  

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 8,535 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 156 fatalities while 6,013 patients recovered, the state health department said. Mumbai division reported 1,704 new cases and 35 deaths, which raised the caseload to 16,15,264 and the number of the deceased patients to 33,022, the department said. Nashik division reported 852 fresh cases including 429 in Ahmednagar district. Pune …

Over 3,000 Affected by Black Fungus, 122 Fatalities in Tamil Nadu, Says Minister
3 years, 5 months ago

Over 3,000 Affected by Black Fungus, 122 Fatalities in Tamil Nadu, Says Minister

News 18  

Tamil Nadu has reported 3,300 black fungus cases and 122 related deaths so far, state minister for Medical and Family Welfare Ma Subramanian said on Tuesday and appealed to the people to seek medical advice on time for early treatment. "About 3,300 persons in Tamil Nadu have been affected due to black fungus and 122 have died due to the …

760 black fungus patients still being treated in Delhi hospitals
3 years, 5 months ago

760 black fungus patients still being treated in Delhi hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Hospitals in the city are still treating over 750 patients with mucormycosis, instances of which shot up in the wake of the fourth wave of Covid-19 in the national capital between April and May, showed Delhi government data. At least 760 patients are being treated for the infection, commonly known as black fungus, in Delhi government-run and private hospitals, the …

Maharashtra Logs 9,195 Covid-19 Cases, 252 Deaths
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra Logs 9,195 Covid-19 Cases, 252 Deaths

News 18  

Maharashtra reported 9,195 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday which took its infection tally to 60,70,599, the health department said.With 252 fatalities, the death toll due to the pandemic rose to 1,22,197, it added. There are 1,16,667 active COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra.State capital Mumbai recorded 656 new COVID-19 cases, taking its tally to 7,22,878, while the death toll in the city …

'Covid Cases Dipping, But Second Wave Not Over Yet': Harsh Vardhan At Meet With GoM on Pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

'Covid Cases Dipping, But Second Wave Not Over Yet': Harsh Vardhan At Meet With GoM on Pandemic

News 18  

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday chaired a meeting with the Group of Ministers on the Covid-19 situation in the country, reiterating the importance of virus-appropriate behavior as states begin to open up. Vardhan summarised the current Covid-19 situation in the country: “In the last 24 hours we have had only 46,148 cases making the active caseload decline …

Maharashtra Reports 6,270 Covid-19 Cases, Lowest in 4-Month; 94 Die, 13,758 Recover
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Reports 6,270 Covid-19 Cases, Lowest in 4-Month; 94 Die, 13,758 Recover

News 18  

Maharashtra on Monday reported 6,270 new coronavirus cases, a four-month low daily count, taking its Covid-19 tally to 59,79,051, while 94 deaths pushed the toll to 1,18,313, the state health department said. According to the statement, Mumbai city reported 518 new cases and seven deaths, taking its infection tally to 7,20,531 and the toll to 15,305. In the Mumbai division, …

25% of New Black Fungus Patients Have No Record of Covid-19 Infection, Says Indore Doctor
3 years, 6 months ago

25% of New Black Fungus Patients Have No Record of Covid-19 Infection, Says Indore Doctor

News 18  

As much as 25 to 30 per cent of newly admitted mucormycosis or ‘black fungus’ patients have no record of previous coronavirus infection, a senior doctor said here on Thursday. "At least 25 to 30 per cent of new patients of black fungus have no past record of suffering from COVID-19. Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital, which is associated with the college, …

Doctors Remove Eyes of Three Children in Mumbai to Thwart Spread of Black Fungus
3 years, 6 months ago

Doctors Remove Eyes of Three Children in Mumbai to Thwart Spread of Black Fungus

News 18  

An eye each of three children infected with Mucormycosis or Black Fungus had to be removed in Mumbai as the disease spread to an extent that it became a risk to their lives. Doctors said Black Fungus cases in children are a worrying sign and the infection primarily targets COVID-19 recovered patients with comorbidities like diabetes and is dangerous. Another …

Black fungus declared epidemic in Jharkhand
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus declared epidemic in Jharkhand

India Today  

The Jharkhand government has announced black fungus as an epidemic, the Chief Minister's Office informed on Tuesday. Apart from Jharkhand, black fungus cases have also been reported in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, among others. Mucormycosis or black fungus is caused by a group of moulds known as mucormycetes present naturally in the environment. …

Black Fungus Cases In India Breach 30,000-Mark; Maharashtra Tops Chart With Over 7,000 Infections
3 years, 6 months ago

Black Fungus Cases In India Breach 30,000-Mark; Maharashtra Tops Chart With Over 7,000 Infections

ABP News  

New Delhi: A growth of over 150 per cent has been observed in the Black fungus cases across states within the last three weeks. The increase in the cases comes at a time when the country’s crippled health infrastructure has still not overcome the burden of Coronavirus’ first wave while also trying to fight the second and get ready for …

Maharashtra Reports 10,891 New Covid Cases, 295 People Die
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Reports 10,891 New Covid Cases, 295 People Die

News 18  

Mumbai: Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 10,891 fresh coronavirus cases and 295 deaths and added 407 previously unreported fatalities, while 16,577 patients recovered from the infection, the state health department said. As part of a reconciliation exercise, the health department added 407 deaths, which occurred before the last week, into its cumulative figure, which means the fatality count increased by 702 …

Andhra Pradesh: Rise in Covid-19 cases among children worries govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Rise in Covid-19 cases among children worries govt

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh, one of the worst-hit states by the Covid-19 pandemic, is witnessing a decline in its positivity rate, but the rise in cases among children has worried the government. While Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials to create awareness among parents on the possible impact of the third wave on children and its intensity, the Andhra …

Adequate Arrangements to Tackle Black Fungus Cases, Says Haryana CM Khattar
3 years, 6 months ago

Adequate Arrangements to Tackle Black Fungus Cases, Says Haryana CM Khattar

News 18  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Saturday said the state government has made adequate arrangements to tackle the black fungus outbreak, adding the daily increase in cases has stablised over the past three days. After a programme here on the World Environment Day, he said that about 600 black fungus or mucormycosis patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals across …

Black Fungus claims 17 lives in Nagpur in 48 hours, 51 new cases reported
3 years, 6 months ago

Black Fungus claims 17 lives in Nagpur in 48 hours, 51 new cases reported

India TV News  

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. Food and Drug Administration Minister Rajendra Shingane on Tuesday admitted that not only the rapid rise in Mucormycosis cases is a matter of worry but also short supply of Amphotericin B vials …

Karnataka Congress MLA alleges discrepancy in black fungus case numbers
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Congress MLA alleges discrepancy in black fungus case numbers

India Today  

Amid a spike in mucormycosis cases in Karnataka, Congress MLA MB Patil has accused the BJP government of under-reporting black fungus cases. "As per the Vijayapura district administration's report, there are 127 reported cases of black fungus between May 17-31. As per the Vijayapura Dist administration's report, there are 127 reported cases of Black Fungus between May 17th-31st. Karnataka Health …

50 People Have Died Due to Black Fungus in Haryana, 650 More Receiving Treatment: CM Khattar
3 years, 6 months ago

50 People Have Died Due to Black Fungus in Haryana, 650 More Receiving Treatment: CM Khattar

News 18  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said 50 people have died due to black fungus in the state so far, while 650 more are undergoing treatment for the infection in various hospitals. Addressing the conference virtually, he said the government was procuring the injection used in treatment of black fungus while some stock was already available and was …

50 people have died due to black fungus in Haryana, 650 more receiving treatment: CM Khattar
3 years, 6 months ago

50 people have died due to black fungus in Haryana, 650 more receiving treatment: CM Khattar

India TV News  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said 50 people have died due to black fungus in the state so far, while 650 more are undergoing treatment for the infection in various hospitals. Earlier on Thursday, Health Minister Anil Vij had directed officials to increase the number of beds in all government medical colleges of the state from 20 …

News18 Evening Digest: Panel Submits Report on Post-poll Violence in Bengal; Covid-19 Patient With Yellow, Black and White Fungus Dies & Other Top Stories
3 years, 6 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Panel Submits Report on Post-poll Violence in Bengal; Covid-19 Patient With Yellow, Black and White Fungus Dies & Other Top Stories

News 18  

?Heinous Crimes Against Women Too? : Panel Submits Report on Post-poll Violence in Bengal The four-member committee formed by the Centre to probe into the various incidents of violence that erupted in West Bengal following the hotly-contested assembly polls, submitted its report today. Ghaziabad Covid-19 Patient With Yellow, Black and White Fungus Dies: Doctor A A59-year-old COVID-19 patient, who was …

Delhi Govt Declares Black Fungus Epidemic as Number of Cases Rises, Issues Regulations
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Govt Declares Black Fungus Epidemic as Number of Cases Rises, Issues Regulations

News 18  

Amid rising incidents of black fungus in the national capital, the Delhi government on Thursday declared it an epidemic with Lt Governor Anil Baijal issuing regulations under the Epidemic Diseases Act to contain and manage cases of the deadly mucormycosis in the city. The Delhi Epidemic Diseases Regulations, 2021, to be valid for a year from the date of publication, …

Black fungus declared notified disease under Epidemic Act in Delhi
3 years, 6 months ago

Black fungus declared notified disease under Epidemic Act in Delhi

India Today  

The Delhi government on Thursday declared mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, a notified disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. This has been done because "the ordinary provisions of law for the time being in force are insufficient for the purpose" of tackling the "outbreak of the dangerous epidemic disease," the Delhi government's official notification stated. Additionally, no information …

COVID cases, positivity rate take a dip in Delhi, but black fungus a big worry
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID cases, positivity rate take a dip in Delhi, but black fungus a big worry

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi, the nation’s capital, on Wednesday recorded a positivity rate lower than two per cent as fresh Covid-19 cases dipped to 1,491. Another megacity, Mumbai, the nation’s financial capital, also saw a significant drop in its daily count -- with 1,362 new positive cases and 34 deaths, as 1,021 were discharged from medical supervision in 24 hours. Union …

11,717 Black Fungus Cases in India; Gujarat Tops With Over 2,800 Patients, Maharashtra a Close 2nd
3 years, 6 months ago

11,717 Black Fungus Cases in India; Gujarat Tops With Over 2,800 Patients, Maharashtra a Close 2nd

News 18  

India has registered 11,717 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis as of May 25, with Gujarat leading the list closely followed by Maharashtra. Sharing the data on Twitter on Wednesday, Union Minister Sadananda Gowda said an additional 29,250 vials of the Amphotericin B drug, used in the treatment of the deadly fungal infection, have been allocated to all states/UTs based …

"Present Projection Of Production, Supply May Fall Short Of Requirement To Treat Black Fungus Not Only In Delhi But In All States": Delhi HC
3 years, 7 months ago

"Present Projection Of Production, Supply May Fall Short Of Requirement To Treat Black Fungus Not Only In Delhi But In All States": Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought Centre's response by way of filing a status report indicating the steps taken by it to facilitate the production of Amphotericin B drug used to treat Black Fungus and also on the aspect of allocation of the aforesaid drug to the Delhi Government.Perusing the status report filed by the Centre today in view …

Black fungus: From symptoms to causes of infection, here are key facts about the disease
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: From symptoms to causes of infection, here are key facts about the disease

Firstpost  

Black Fungus: Who is at high risk? How Black Fungus spreads, Signs, symptoms to causes of infection, everything you need to know about it Even as the second wave of COVID-19 continues in India, concerns are rising over cases of black fungus among those recovering from the viral infection. Till 22 May, India has reported about 8,848 cases of black …

Black fungus: Karnataka govt permits medical college, district hospitals to provide treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: Karnataka govt permits medical college, district hospitals to provide treatment

India TV News  

The Karnataka government on Sunday issued an order permitting all state-run medical college hospitals and district hospitals to provide suitable treatment for Mucormycosis or black fungus, with the state witnessing surge in infections. Meanwhile, state's Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan said the state has recorded about 700 cases of black fungus infections in the last week, as he directed …

Black fungus cases rising in Agra as Covid infections dip
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus cases rising in Agra as Covid infections dip

India Today  

Agra is witnessing a steady rise in the number of black fungus cases — mostly seen in people who recovered from Covid-19. RISE IN BLACK FUNGUS CASES Chief Medical Officer Agra Dr. RC Pandey said the number of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus patients is rising rapidly in the district. College Principal Dr. Sanjay Kala said black fungus patients are expected …

Black fungus: Does India have a plan to combat the rising threat?
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: Does India have a plan to combat the rising threat?

India Today  

Does India have a plan to combat rising black fungus cases? Here is what Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS, said in an interview with India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai. Q: But doctors also prescribed steroids Even our initial guidelines said steroids are required only for moderate illness. Q: The fear also is that repurposed oxygen cylinders, industrial oxygen …

India’s Covid deaths top 300,000
3 years, 7 months ago

India’s Covid deaths top 300,000

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in the May 24 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Meanwhile, an alarming uptick in deaths among Covid-19 survivors from a rare “black fungus” infection is underlining problems in India’s health care system. WHAT’S IMPORTANT TODAY New information on Wuhan researchers’ illness furthers debate on pandemic origins A US intelligence report found …

Black fungus: Experts to study possible causes including industrial oxygen use
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus: Experts to study possible causes including industrial oxygen use

India Today  

Experts in Karnataka will study whether the rise in the Mucormycosis cases is linked to use of industrial oxygen and its possible contamination. Noting that the state has recorded about 700 cases of black fungus infections in the last week, he directed experts to find its source, with doubts being expressed about oxygen supply, quality of piping and cylinders used …

Black Fungus: Four Die in Kerala, 36 New Cases Reported at Delhi Hospitals
3 years, 7 months ago

Black Fungus: Four Die in Kerala, 36 New Cases Reported at Delhi Hospitals

News 18  

Four people died of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus infection, in Kerala on Sunday, officials said here. Meanwhile, the Delhi government-run LNJP and GTB hospitals reported 36 more cases of black fungus in a day, senior officials said on Sunday. Sherwal, who is also managing the dedicated centre for mucormycosis at the GTB Hospital, said the facility had a …

[Mucormycosis Outbreak In UP] Plea Before Allahabad HC Seeks Declaration Of Black Fungus As An Epidemic, Guidelines For Altering Covid Treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

[Mucormycosis Outbreak In UP] Plea Before Allahabad HC Seeks Declaration Of Black Fungus As An Epidemic, Guidelines For Altering Covid Treatment

Live Law  

While stressing on the need to ensure integrated and coordinated treatment of Mucormycosis or black fungus, a plea has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking its intervention to declare it an epidemic in the State, and to put judicial machinery in motion with respect to the current situation.The application has sought directions to the State of UP to …

Black fungus cases near 400-mark in Haryana; Gurgaon sees maximum 147 cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Black fungus cases near 400-mark in Haryana; Gurgaon sees maximum 147 cases

India TV News  

The total number of black fungus cases in Haryana rose to 398, with the maximum 147 cases reported from Gurgaon district, the health department said on Sunday. Apart from Gurgaon, Hisar has 50 such cases, Faridabad 46, Sirsa 38, Rohtak 21, Bhiwani 20, Karnal 17, Panipat 15, Ambala and Panipat 11 each, Panchkula seven, Sonipat six, Rewari five, Jind two, …

India needs national registry on 'Black Fungus' to streamline response, says health expert Anant Bhan
3 years, 7 months ago

India needs national registry on 'Black Fungus' to streamline response, says health expert Anant Bhan

Firstpost  

A national registry will enable policymakers to assess the real burden of the problem and very quickly try to address it, said the Bhopal-based researcher In the first part of our conversation with Dr Anant Bhan, Bhopal-based researcher in Global Health, Bioethics, and Health Policy, we asked him some of the common questions that citizens are grappling with today in …

Gujarat Tops Country With Over 2,000 Black Fungus Cases, Declares it Epidemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Gujarat Tops Country With Over 2,000 Black Fungus Cases, Declares it Epidemic

News 18  

Alarmed by over 2,000 cases of mucormycosis or “black fungus” reported in Covid-19 patients, the Gujarat government has declared it “epidemic” and made it a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act. As of Thursday, as many as 980 mucormycosis patients were being treated for black fungus across four government hospitals in three cities — Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, SSG Hospital …

Kerala Govt to Conduct Medical Audit of Black Fungus Infection
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Govt to Conduct Medical Audit of Black Fungus Infection

News 18  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Saturday decided to conduct a medical audit of black fungus after reports emerged about the presence of the fungal disease in the state over the last one week. The Chief Minister expressed concern over the increasing number of deaths due to COVID-19 and said the severity of the disease and the fatalities were increasing after …

21 Cases of Black Fungus Reported at Delhi's LNJP Hospital, Says Official
3 years, 7 months ago

21 Cases of Black Fungus Reported at Delhi's LNJP Hospital, Says Official

News 18  

Over 20 cases of mucormycosis or black fungus have been reported at the Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital till date, a top official said on Saturday. Mucormycosis or black fungus is more common among people whose immunity has lowered due to Covid, diabetes, kidney disease, liver or cardiac disorders, age-related issues, or those on medication for auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. …

Madhya Pradesh's first white fungus case reported in Jabalpur
3 years, 7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh's first white fungus case reported in Jabalpur

India TV News  

A 55-year-old man who recovered from COVID-19 in Jabalpur has been detected with the white fungus or Aspergillu Flavus infection, making him the first to have the ailment in Madhya Pradesh, a health official said on Saturday. The man was operated on May 17 after his headache and eye pain did not subside, and a test on Friday detected the …

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