The Economic Times

Centre deploys national outbreak team to Gujarat, Rajasthan as Chandipura virus cases rise

A national team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan to aid the ongoing Chandipura virus disease outbreak. Experts are investigating the illness and its spread, working with state health authorities. Researchers are also examining potential insect carriers and animal reservoirs for the virus. Community surveys are underway to detect undetected infections and improve diagnostic tests. Whole-genome sequencing is being conducted to understand the circulating virus strain.