Gujarat emerges as a hotspot for Mucormycosis
The Hindu
2,281 cases reported, the highest among all States
With over 2,000 cases, Gujarat has emerged as the hotspot for Mucormycosis or “black fungus”, which has already claimed more than 250 lives in the State. According to the Centre, Gujarat has 2,281 Mucormycosis patients, which is the highest for any State in the country. After the cases rose significantly, the Gujarat government on Thursday declared the fungal infection, which has a high fatality rate, an epidemic under the provision of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1857.More Related News