Telangana has declared black fungus or mucormycosis as an epidemic after the state witnessed a rise in such cases. The decision comes at a time when cases of fungal infection are rising among recovered Covid-19 patients in many states. The state government’s move comes a day after it was declared an epidemic in Rajasthan. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have also witnessed a sharp rise in black fungus cases.

Telangana has declared black fungus or mucormycosis as an epidemic after the state witnessed a rise in such cases. The decision comes at a time when cases of fungal infection are rising among recovered Covid-19 patients in many states. The state government’s move comes a day after it was declared an epidemic in Rajasthan. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have also witnessed a sharp rise in black fungus cases.