22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat this monsoon
3 sources·Updated August 3, 2026
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- Hindustan Times India·8h ago22 children dead in Gujarat's Chandipura virus outbreak; 35 infections confirmed
Health teams are spraying pesticides in animal husbandry areas to control sandflies, which spread the virus, state health minister Praful Panseriya said.
Read at Hindustan Times India → - The Hindu Health·9h ago22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat this monsoon
Gujarat has reported 184 suspected cases of the virus so far, of which 35 have tested positive, while the results of 11 samples are awaited, Health Minister Praful Panseriya said
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