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Health
Chandipura Virus Alert In Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 01:21 PM
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The Chandipura virus has claimed two lives in Rajasthan, prompting the health department to go on high alert. The virus has spread to another district in the state.
The Chandipura virus has become a cause of concern in Rajasthan after two children lost their lives due to the disease. The health department has been put on high alert, especially in the districts bordering Gujarat. Experts believe that the sand fly is the primary carrier of the virus, leading to its spread. The virus was first reported in Dungarpur, and now a case has been reported in Sirohi as well, where a child has succumbed to the disease. The health department is taking all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.