The Gujarat government has declared Mucormycosis disease as epidemic.<br />'' <br />''This decision was taken in a core group meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani last evening.<br />'' <br />''The Mucormycosis disease also known as Black Fungus has been declared an epidemic under the Epidemic Disease Act 1857.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports, now government, private hospitals and Medical colleges will have to follow the ICMR and Union Health Ministry's guidelines for screening, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.<br />'' <br />''The details of suspected and confirmed cases of this disease will need to be sent to the center government.<br />'' <br />''Gujarat has more than one thousand confirmed cases of Mucormycosis at present.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, the day time restrictions and night curfew in 36 cities of Gujarat have been extended till 27th May.<br />'' <br />''However, commercial establishments including shops and street vendors are allowed to reopen from 9 am to 3 pm.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">All essential services in the state will continue as earlier without any restrictions.</span><br />