Black fungus has also been declared an epidemic in Uttarakhand

 Dehradun: After Rajasthan, the Uttarakhand government has also declared mucormycosis or black fungus as an epidemic. Health Secretary Pankaj Kumar said black fungus was on the rise in the state. Such a decision has been taken keeping this situation in mind.

In line with the Centre's guidelines, the state government has brought Black Fungus under the Epidemic Act, 1897. In Uttarakhand, 64 people were infected with myocardial infarction on Saturday. 4 of them have died. Pandey said black fungus has been declared a significant disease in the field of medicine. Because many people are getting this disease after corona infection. A significant disease is required by law to inform government authorities.Data collection allows authorities to monitor the disease and provide early warning of a possible outbreak.

On Saturday, the state government issued an SOP. There is talk of using amphotericin B for the treatment of black fungus patients. Amphotericin B is only available in government medical colleges and health centers. The drug will also be supplied to Covid hospitals. But in each case the details of the patient's condition must be given.

Black fungus infection is increasing in the states. The central government is also raising concerns about the spread of black fungus in the corona epidemic. In Rajasthan, more than 100 people have been infected with black fungus. The Rajasthan Govt is deeply concerned about the situation. Black fungus infection is feared to take a deadly shape in the state. That is why the Rajasthan government has declared the infection of black fungus as 'Pandemic'.According to the Rajasthan Health Department, black fungus has already been detected in several districts of the state. Attempts to rein in infection during wartime situations. The desert state of Rajasthan is already plagued by Corona Virus infections. Corona infection is spreading like wildfire in Rajasthan. Death is on the rise. Black fungus appeared on his knees like a poisonous boil.