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Health
Rajasthan: Chandipura Virus Claims Life
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 12:47 PM
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A child has died in Sirohi, Rajasthan due to Chandipura virus, prompting the health department to go on high alert. Experts blame sand flies for the spread of the infection.
The Chandipura virus has claimed another life in Rajasthan, this time in Sirohi district. The health department has been put on high alert after a child died due to the virus. This is the second reported case of Chandipura virus in the state, with the first one being reported in Dungarpur district. The virus is spread by sand flies, which are common in the region. The health department is taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus and has alerted the public to take necessary precautions.