Steady Rise In Maharashtra Black Fungus Infections; Most In Nagpur, Pune

The state has so far reported 8,646 cases of mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections and 828 deaths due to it.

Maharashtra, one of the worst affected states by the coronavirus, is now battling with the deadly Black Fungus infections which targets Covid patients with co-morbidities like diabetes and is dangerous, even after one recovers from Covid. The state has so far reported 8,646 cases of mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections and 828 deaths due to it. The state, which had recorded 7,998 cases with 729 deaths till June 6, has reported a steady rise in cases of Black Fungus infections. With 648 fresh infections since, there has been a 8.10% rise in cases in 22 days in Maharashtra. 99 deaths logged since June 6 has resulted in a 13.58% rise in fatalities in 22 days.