No Black fungus issue In SL

experts have confirmed that “black fungus”, also known as mucormycosis s not an issue for Sri Lanka at the moment. Deputy Director-General of Education and Research at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hemantha Herath said that further information on the matter will be provided to the public in the near future.

 

It was reported on Saturday (May 22) that an individual from Ampara was allegedly infected with the “black fungus” – a rare but potentially fatal infection spreading among COVID-19 patients in India.

 

According to foreign media, India has recorded nearly 9,000 cases of “black fungus” so far.