Shimla, May 20
First case of fatal black fungi was detected in a Covid positive patient as victim was referred to IGMC hospital Shimla from Nerchowk Medical College,senior Superintendent of
IGMC Dr Janak Raj confirmed in a media bulletin issued today.
Dr Raj said that patient was tested positive for nCoV on May 4, 2021 and she was refer to Shri![](http://himachalscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Black-fungi-web-238x300.jpg)
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Lal Bhadhur Shastri Medical College Nerchowk from Hamirpur after chest congestion and breathing problem. The patient was co-morbid for Blood pressure and Sugar and belonged to Khagar area of Hamirpur .
The condition of the patient is reported stable and fatal black fungs is confined to a nostril she is under medical supervision in the hospital.
This is first case of Black Fungus in the state .