A growing number of rare and deadly fungi are spreading rapidly around the world as the Covid-19 pandemic and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for their survival. Recent data reveals a wider geographic spread than previously thought, with some species adapting to warmer temperatures more easily than others. The increased fungal growth is attributed to the warming planet, which appears to be allowing these organisms to thrive in areas that were once too cold for them.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-03/deadly-fungal-outbreaks-are-on-the-rise-globally-since-covid