Mucormycosis claimed 5 lives in Jharkhand in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 4 more cases of fungal infection have been reported, out of which, 1 case is a confirmed one and the rest 3 are suspected cases. However, it is a matter of relief that a total of 12 patients have already recovered. So far, the total number of confirmed cases of black fungus in Jharkhand stood at 79, while 51 are suspected cases.
Currently, the state has a mortality rate of 40% from black fungus whereas the recovery rate is 60%. Although generally, the mortality rate due to black fungus infection is 50-60%.
According to Siddharth Tripathi, Nodal Officer of the National Health Campaign in Jharkhand, the guidelines for doctors and hospital staff treating covid patients have been issued. Under this, a checklist has also been prepared for the examination of black fungus cases, so that treatment will be started after identifying the infected patients. 35 points have also been added through which infected patients are to be monitored. Necessary suggestions have been made for using steroids for treating Covid-19 patients. Simultaneously, patients are also to be asked whether they have used steroids while being in home isolation or while being treated elsewhere. Proper measures are to be taken for infection control and hygiene in the hospitals.
