97 cases of Mucormycosis registered in Karnataka amid Covid-19 outbreak says Dr K Sudhakar

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday revealed that the state of Karnataka has reported around 97 cases of Mucormycosis, also commonly known as black fungus amid the Covid-19 outbreak. While addressing a press conference post meeting with black fungal infection, Sudhakar said, “ Till yesterday 97 people contracted this (black fungus) disease in…

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Mucormycosis cases are increasing, says AIIMs chief, pointing it towards misuse of steroids

AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria on Saturday stated Mucormycosis, particularly known as the black fungus infection, happening to Covid-19 patients after recovery is not any new infection, but the number has been increasing with the infection spreading amid the Covid-19 infection and treatment. The spores of this specific fungus are prevalent in the air, in…

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India obtains 105 ventilators and other medical assistance from Kazakstan

Kazakhstan has sent a consignment via aircraft having 105 ventilators, 7,50,000 masks or respirators and other equipment for medical assistance which reached New Delhi on Saturday morning, as a measure taken by Kazakhstan to provide support to the country amid the worsening situation of the ongoing second wave of Covid-19. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…

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Karnataka to stop vaccination in hospitals, drive will be held at schools or colleges

Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan revealed that the Covid-19 vaccination drive will be shifted from hospitals and primary health care centres in Karnataka and the vaccination will be conducted in schools and colleges throughout the state. Ashwathnarayan said, “All activities pertaining to vaccination in hospitals and primary health centres will be halted. The government has…

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UIDAI clarifies that Aadhar not compulsory for any Covid related service

Aadhar card is not compulsory for any Covid-related service, confirmed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Saturday with misleading reports that are claiming that Aadhar Card is compulsory for vaccines and hospitalization. The UIDAI revealed in a statement, “If one does not have Aadhaar or if Aadhaar online verification is not successful due…

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