Rajasthan: 6-Year-Old Dies of Chandipura Virus

The incident occurred in Ratanpura village of Dungarpur district, where the six-year-old girl succumbed to the suspected Chandipura virus infection. Following the death, the health department conducted a screening of 353 people in the village, but no one else showed symptoms of the infection. The health department has been put on high alert to prevent the spread of the virus. The Chandipura virus is a rare but potentially deadly disease that can cause severe symptoms, including fever, headache, and vomiting.