Black fungus declared epidemic in Jammu and Kashmir
There is one patient suspected of this disease who is admitted in a hospital.
May 24, 2021, 13:07 PM IST
People suffering from black fungus without COVID infection
Cases of black fungus are now being seen even among those who have never had a corona infection.
May 24, 2021, 12:52 PM IST
After white and black, now yellow fungus is here, Ghaziabad reports first case in NCR
The yellow fungus is said to be more dangerous than the black and white fungus.
May 24, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
Cyclone Yaas is likely to reach Assam by 26-27 May, says CM Himanta Biswa
Lt. Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Admiral (Retd) D K Joshi said the cyclone is likely to have little or negligible impact on the Islands.
May 24, 2021, 10:24 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition) LIVE: No infection still threat of Black Fungus?
In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. The topic for discussion in this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' - No infection still threat of Black Fungus?
May 23, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
Drug used to treat black fungus was available in limited supply, now ramped up: Union Health Ministry
"The existing manufacturers are working towards increasing their production capacity," the Health Ministry stated.
May 23, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
Black fungus becoming as deadlier as COVID! ‘Has claimed more than 7000 lives so far’, says AIIMS Delhi chief Randeep Guleria
AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria said, "The Covid-19-linked infection has claimed more than 7,000 lives in the country," ANI reported.
May 23, 2021, 14:01 PM IST
Making necessary arrangements for black fungus treatment, will contain second COVID-19 wave by May end: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
"The UP government is making necessary arrangements for the treatment of black fungus as well as improving infrastructure in children hospitals," the CM said.
May 23, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar declares Black Fungus an epidemic after hospitals report over 117 cases
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday (May 22, 2021) evening announced Black Fungus or mucormycosis as an epidemic disease under Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act 1897.
May 23, 2021, 07:39 AM IST
Rare cases of black fungus infection of small intestine found in patients at Delhi hospital
Patients at a leading private facility in Delhi were diagnosed with 'Mucormycosis' or black fungus in the small intestine, the doctors have termed it as "rare" cases. Both patients had tested positive for COVID-19.
May 23, 2021, 00:08 AM IST
First case of paediatric Mucormycosis in Ahmedabad, 15-year-old detected with black fungus
A 15-year-old-boy in Ahmedabad in Gujarat has been detected with Mucormycosis or black fungus a week after he recovered from COVID-19.
May 22, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
Bihar declares black fungus notifiable disease under the Epidemic Act
The black fungus was declared a notifiable disease in the state under the Epidemic Act, 1897 on Saturday (May 22).
May 22, 2021, 21:42 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Can 'Black Fungus' spread through air?
In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. The topic for discussion in this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' - Can 'Black Fungus' spread through air?
May 22, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
What is the 'sugar connection' of black fungus?
How dangerous is black fungus to sugar patients and does controlled level of diabetes reduces its risk? Watch the video to know.
May 22, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi urges PM Narendra Modi to ‘take immediate action’ on black fungus drug shortage
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday (May 22, 2021) in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the acute shortage of vital drug, Amphotericin-B, used in the treatment of Mucormycosis, also known as Black Fungus.
May 22, 2021, 15:01 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at 'Modi system', says PM will soon ask to clap, bang thalis to cope with black fungus
Rahul Gandhi said not only vaccines, but there is also a “huge shortage” of medicines for the treatment of black fungus infection.
May 22, 2021, 13:53 PM IST
Re-using a mask could cause 'Fungus', experts suggest these tips to avoid infection
Amid rising cases of black fungus in Delhi, some medical experts feel that "unhygienic masks" and “poorly ventilated rooms” could be contributing factor.
May 22, 2021, 11:29 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh declares black fungus as notified disease under Epidemic Act
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (May 21) declared ‘black fungus’ or mucormycosis as a notified disease under the Epidemic Act.
May 22, 2021, 10:05 AM IST
Cyclone Yaas: Task Forces in WB, Odisha are on standby for relief operations
The Odisha state government has urged the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard to remain vigilant.
May 22, 2021, 08:55 AM IST
DNA: Understand the ABCD of Black Fungus 'Pandemic'
Mucormycosis, a rare but serious fungal infection, is relatively frequent in COVID-19 patients across India. The disease, also colloquially known as "black fungus", was notified by the government.
May 21, 2021, 22:28 PM IST
