What is Aspergillus fungus? Two dead, four seriously ill as fungal infection cluster engulfs major Sydney hospital, authorities launch probe; all you need to know

A massive tragedy struck Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as a fungal outbreak claimed two lives and left four critically ill. Investigations point to the hospital's extensive redevelopment as a potential cause for the Aspergillus infections. The transplant ward was temporarily closed for deep cleaning and air quality improvements before reopening.