A black fungus patient of Amnari village of Tatijharia block of the district identified as Gandori Mahto (50) died in a private hospital during treatment in Ranchi on Thursday.
Gandori was in service in Dhanbad. He was patient of Corona and after long treatment he defeated corona.
One week ago he came to his native village Amnari. Four days ago he suddenly could not see anything.
His relatives brought him to Sadar Hospital Hazaribag.
He was then referred for better treatment to Ranchi. Relatives directly reached Kashyap Memorial Eye Hospital, where he was admitted. After thorough checking the doctor said that he was suffering from Mucormycosis.
After the consultation with doctors, his relatives were ready for operation, but before the operation last night he was declared dead.
Sources said eight persons died in the State due to black fungus and 21 persons suffered with the disease. Out of 21, 14 are in RMCH and 7 are in other private hospitals.
Two days before, one old person was also referred to Medanta Hospital Ranchi due to black fungus on the suggestion of Dr. Anwar Ekram. He is still under treatment.