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Delhi To Get Sputnik V Vaccines, Says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on May 26 announced the supply of Sputnik V vaccine, but the quantity to be supplied remains uncertain. Introducing Delhi's first drive-through vaccination centre in Dwarka, CM Kejriwal also emphasized the effectiveness of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in kids. The drive-through vaccination centre will be established at Chhatrasal on May 28. The state might go for unlock process after May 31 if COVID-19 cases start… read-more
Tags: Covid Vaccination, Pfizer, Moderna, BLACK FUNGUS
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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1st Case Of Dangerous Yellow Fungus Reported In UP's Ghaziabad
India has now been hit by yellow fungus, as UP's Ghaziabad reported the first case on May 24. Considered to be more dangerous than black and white fungus, the proliferating cause of yellow fungus is being attributed to un-hygiene and high humidity. As of now, the known symptoms are lethargy, weight-loss, low or no appetite and can cause slow wound-healing, pus leakage, organ failure and body-cell decay.
Tags: Yellow Fungus, Ghaziabad, BLACK FUNGUS, white fungus
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Bihar Declares Black Fungus An Epidemic As Cases Reach 100 Mark
Bihar has become another state to declare Mucormycosis (black fungus) as an epidemic. The decision has been taken as the Mucarmycosis cases reached 117 in the state by May 21. State Health Minister Mangal Pandey stated private hospitals will now be obligated to inform about the cases to the health department and patients will be treated free-of-cost. The government has… read-more
Tags: Bihar(228), Nitish Kumar, Mucormycosis, BLACK FUNGUS, Epidemic
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Doctor Says White Fungus Less Dangerous Than Black Fungus
Amid rising fear over black and white fungus, MD of Delhi's LNJP Hospital Dr Suresh Kumar has said that the latter disease, aka Aspergillosis, is less dangerous than the former. He stated early diagnosis of the disease is critical and advised to stay in clean surroundings and avoid eating refrigerated food. Besides, he advised consuming fresh fruits and vegetables and not taking steroids without prescription for treating COVID-19.
Tags: white fungus, BLACK FUNGUS, Covid-19, LNJP Hospital
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Record Mucormycosis As Notifiable Disease, Centre Urges State Govt's
The Central government on May 19 urged the states to make Mucormycosis, a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 in India. Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal asked the states to be equipped with health facilities and follow the guidelines to screen, diagnose and manage Mucormycosis. He also informed the effects of this disease among COVID-19 patients. Recently, the Telangana and Rajasthan governments have made it a notifiable… read-more
Tags: BLACK FUNGUS, Mucomycosis, Central Government, Epidemic Diseases Act
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‘Black Fungus’ An Epidemic, Says Telangana Government
The Black Fungus (mucormycosis) disease, which is primarily affecting COVID-19 recovering patients, has been declared as an epidemic by the Telangana government. Accordingly, all the government and private hospitals have been advised to follow the guidelines issued by the Centre and ICMR for screening and treating the disease. The state had reported about 80 cases of Black Fungus as of May 18.
Tags: BLACK FUNGUS, Epidemic, Telangana, India, Covid-19
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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COVID-19: Black Fungus Cases In Recovered Patients Increase
Delhi's top doctors have observed a noticeable spike in the number of fungal infections, known as mucormycosis, among COVID-recovered patients suffering from ailments like diabetes, kidney, or heart failure. They urged patients to report symptoms like swelling in the eyes or cheeks and black crusts in the nose. Moreover, it is suspected that the black fungus is caused by the steroids used in the COVID treatment.
Tags: BLACK FUNGUS, Delhi, Corona Crisis, Doctors
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