Mumbai: A total of 1,250 black fungi (mucormycosis) cases have been reported so far in Karnataka, informed the state health department. Of the 1,250 affected patients, 1,193 are still undergoing treatment.
In the bulletin issued by the Health Department on Sunday, it has been said that so far 18 patients have been discharged, while 39 have died due to fungus. Bengaluru urban Khurda district had the highest number of infections with 521 cases.
While 508 people are currently being treated in the state capital, 10 people have been cured and 3 patients have died so far.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Sunday that Union Minister DV Sadanand Gowda held talks with more than eight companies for the drug of black fungus.
“About 80,000 vials are in the market. The state has received 8-10 thousand vials so far. There were 1,250 cases of black fungus in the state. 30-35 deaths took place due to the infection. The medicines are being distributed to black fungus-infected persons who were admitted to either a government hospital or a private hospital,” the Karnataka Health Minister said
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