Gujarat reports third child death due to Chandipura virus; screening efforts increased
The situation regarding the Chandipura virus in Gujarat has become more serious following the death of a third child. To stop the virus from spreading further, health officials have stepped up monitoring, started door-to-door health checks, and implemented measures to control mosquitoes in the impacted areas. Medical experts are advising parents to get help right away if their children show symptoms like a sudden high fever, seizures, or changes in mental state.