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Gujarat Faces 25 Deaths in 5 Weeks as Chandipura Virus Spread Remains Mysterious
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 12:19 PM
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The state of Gujarat reports 25 deaths over five weeks from the Chandipura virus, with health officials still unsure how the infection spread.
Gujarat’s health department has announced that 25 people have died from the Chandipura virus in the last five weeks.
The Chandipura virus, which can cause severe neurological symptoms, has previously been linked to outbreaks among children in other parts of India.
Despite investigations, experts remain unable to identify how the virus spread in Gujarat, with no clear vector or source confirmed.
Authorities are increasing surveillance, urging caution in affected areas, and seeking guidance from national health agencies to contain the outbreak.
The Chandipura virus, which can cause severe neurological symptoms, has previously been linked to outbreaks among children in other parts of India.
Despite investigations, experts remain unable to identify how the virus spread in Gujarat, with no clear vector or source confirmed.
Authorities are increasing surveillance, urging caution in affected areas, and seeking guidance from national health agencies to contain the outbreak.