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Gujarat reports 41 confirmed Chandipura cases, 27 deaths
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The 65.9 per cent case fatality rate among confirmed cases sounds terrifying, but it rests on only 41 patients. With pending lab results, the true picture may be less severe. The government’s one-area containment is sensible, but will it hold? Watch for new cases outside that zone and the final lab reports to judge whether panic or praise is warranted.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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