Chandipura Virus Triggers Panic in Gujarat

The Chandipura virus has triggered serious concern in Gujarat after claiming the lives of 22 children, according to health authorities. A total of 184 suspected cases have been reported across the state, while laboratory tests have confirmed the infection in 35 patients.

With the virus spreading to multiple districts, the Gujarat government has intensified surveillance and deployed special medical teams in the affected areas. Health officials have urged the public to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms such as fever, severe headache, or neurological complications appear, while preventive measures are being strengthened to contain the outbreak.