Chandipura Virus: What You Need to Know

Jaipur- A three-year-old boy from Rajasthan has tested positive for the coronavirus. The child was admitted to the Government Medical College in Dungarpur on July 12. His sample was sent to the NIV Pune on July 15, which confirmed the positive result.

The Rajasthan health department has issued a detailed advisory to all medical colleges, the Chief Medical and Health Officer, and the Principal Medical Officers of the state.

According to the advisory, the principals of all medical colleges have been asked to ensure the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. The department has also asked the Chief Medical and Health Officer of the district to inform all the medical institutions of the state as soon as any suspicious case of coronavirus is found.

It has been reported that the sick child is currently healthy and no other symptoms have been found. The Chandipura virus is named after the village in Maharashtra, India, where it was first identified in 1965. Health experts say that the disease has no specific symptoms and it can affect anyone. However, children are more vulnerable to the infection. The disease is highly contagious and can spread easily.