Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01am on 18 Jul 2024,Thursday Health & Wellness
Gujarat has reported its first death from the Chandipura virus, a four-year-old girl from Aravalli district. She died at a civil hospital in Sabarkantha district, with tests confirming the presence of the virus. The state has seen 29 cases of Chandipura virus so far, with 14 suspected deaths under investigation. The virus causes fever and acute encephalitis, with symptoms similar to flu. Meanwhile, a patient from Rajasthan's Udaipur died at a Gujarat hospital due to suspected Chandipura virus infection. Health officials are investigating the cases and monitoring the situation to prevent further spread of the virus.
