2 die due to Chandipura virus in Gujarat's Aravalli; 1 hospitalized

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat's Aravalli district has reported two deaths due to 'Chandipura' virus, a health officer said on Monday.
Chief district health officer MA Siddiqui told reporters that the district had reported three cases of the virus of which two succumbed due to the infection while the other one is being treated at a hospital.
The virus is characterized by symptoms such as high fever and diarrhea.In response to the outbreak, authorities have formed 50 teams to carry out extensive dusting operations, said the health officer.
He urged farmers to utilize insecticides and pesticides to control the mosquito population in the area.
Additionally, parents are advised to dress their children in full-sleeved clothing as a preventive measure against mosquito bites.
"In Aravalli district, three cases of (chandipura) virus have been reported out of which two have died and one patient is under treatment. The symptoms of the virus are high fever and diarrhoea. 50 teams have been constituted to do dusting at a mass level. I appeal to farmers to use insecticides and pesticides to kill mosquitos. Kids should be made to wear full-sleeved clothes to prevent them from mosquitoes," the officer said.