Second black fungus death in J&K, 8 suspected cases
Srinagar
26-May-2021
Another confirmed black fungus victim succumbed on Wednesday in J&K while 8 patients suspected to be suffering from mucormycosis are being treated in the Union territory.
This is the second black fungus death in J&K. The first victim died at the government medical college hospital in Jammu on May 22.
Officials said 8 suspected patients of black fungus are being treated in J&K at present.
"Among the fresh cases, 2 are in Jammu, 3 in Kathua and 1 each in Reasi, Srinagar and Udhampur districts.
"Test reports of suspected patients under treatment are still awaited", official sources said.
The J&K government earlier this week declared mucormycosis as epidemic disease under Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897. - IANS
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