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URL copied Opinion | A new deadly challenge called Black Fungus The new deadly Black Fungus disease, known as Mucormycosis, is spreading fast in several states of India as the number of cases now runs into several thousands. Reports of Black Fungus disease have started coming from several cities and states. More than 1,500 cases from Maharashtra and more than a thousand cases from Gujarat have been reported. The disease is spreading fast in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Delhi. The Centre is yet to tabulate statistics about black fungus from all states. Rajasthan and Telangana governments have declared Black Fungus as a notified disease under Epidemic Act. Black Fungus cases are seen among patients who were infected with Covid and were given steroids during treatment. This disease is striking those who are patients of diabetes and cancer. ....