In a first, mucormycosis infection, commonly known as black fungus, has been detected in two children from Karnataka. Reports state that both these children of farm labourers are set to lose one eye to the infection. Zee News quoted a senior health official saying, "Two children are undergoing treatment for black fungus infection at Government Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospitals. For the unversed, Karnataka has, so far, reported 1,250 cases of black fungus. As many as 1,193 are currently under treatment and 18 are cured while 39 succumbed to the infection, according to the state health department.

Source: dna May 30, 2021 15:38 UTC