‘Black fungus medicines will reach in two days’

While COVID-19 cases appear to be on the decline, the number of mucormycosis or black fungus cases remains a serious health concern. Across Karnataka, 1,250 people including children have contracted t

While COVID-19 cases appear to be on the decline, the number of mucormycosis or black fungus cases remains a serious health concern. Across Karnataka, 1,250 people including children have contracted the potentially fatal fungal infection. So far, 39 patients have succumbed to the disease. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said in Hubballi on Sunday said black fungus medicines will reach all districts in two days. “The Centre has made all arrangements to facilitate treatment of black fungus patients. The required amount of medicines have been dispatched and they will be available in all hospitals in all districts in two days,” he said.