Health · India
Chandipura Virus Causes 22 Child Deaths in Gujarat Monsoon
Gujarat has reported 22 child deaths attributed to the Chandipura virus during the monsoon season. Health Minister Praful Panseriya stated that 184 suspected cases have been recorded, with 35 testing positive and 11 sample results pending. Seven children are currently under treatment. The virus has caused alarm, with reports detailing its symptoms and preventive measures.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 8 · Right 5 n = 16
- Left (3): Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Wire
- Centre (8 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, News18 Hindi, Republic World, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)