Maharashtra Covid lockdown news: State to treat ‘black fungus’ cases for free, may cap cost of medicines
Maharashtra recorded its lowest single-day Covid-19 tally -- 37,236 -- in 41 days on Monday. With a spurt in mucormycosis or the deadly ‘black fungus’ among patients recovering from Covid, public heal...Read More
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The main antifungal drug, Amphotericin B, is expensive, and it may be difficult for people to bear the cost. We will look at the prices and take a decision on capping it.
Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope
Police personnel check IDs of people as they commute amid the statewide lockdown till May 15.
Visual from Mahim in Mumbai
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Less than 1% of Maharashtra’s 18-44 age group have received shots so far
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Maharashtra lockdown likely to extend till May-end
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With a spurt in mucormycosis or the deadly ‘black fungus’ among patients recovering from Covid, public health minister Rajesh Tope said it will be treated for free under the state’s medical insurance scheme, and offered hope about capping the price of the expensive antifungal medicines.