# Gujarat reports 41 confirmed Chandipura cases, 27 deaths 2026-08-13T13:30:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Gujarat has recorded 238 suspected Chandipura virus cases and 41 laboratory-confirmed infections between June 30 and August 12, the Health Department said. Of the 41 confirmed patients, 27 have died, giving a case fatality proportion of about 65.9 per cent. This figure may change as reports for six samples are awaited. Health Minister Praful Panseria said surveillance and treatment have been intensified in the affected area, with special arrangements in all civil hospitals. The focus is on early detection and treatment. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: Chandipura virus, deaths, Gujarat, health, outbreak Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-reports-41-confirmed-chandipura-cases-27-deaths/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gujarat-reports-41-confirmed-chandipura-cases-27-deaths/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.