Gujarat reports 22 child deaths linked to Chandipura virusGujarat has reported 22 child deaths linked to the Chandipura virus, with 35 confirmed cases among 184 suspected infections. Providing an update on the outbreak, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said not all suspected cases reported in the state had been confirmed as Chandipura virus. “So far, a total of 184 suspected cases have been reported in the state, of which 35 have tested positive for Chandipura virus. The minister said 22 children had died due to the virus among the suspected cases reported so far. “The health department has been operating in full preparedness since Chandipura virus symptoms were detected among children below the age of 15,” officials said.