Cases of Mucormycosis or black fungus and deaths caused by it are rising rapidly in several states. Concerned over this, the Rajasthan government has issued a notification declaring black fungus as an epidemic in the state. As of Wednesday, the state had nearly 100 cases of black fungus. Experts say the black fungus infection is primarily affecting people who are recovering from Covid-19.

Vaccination for people who have contracted Covid-19 would be deferred by three months from the date of their recovery, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday, as it accepted recommendations of a national expert group.

The expert group has also recommended that Covid-19 vaccination should be encouraged for all lactating women. However, further deliberations are on whether pregnant women should be vaccinated or not.