France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died
5 sources·Updated October 22, 2026
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- CBC Top Stories·2h ago1st human case of livestock virus Shamonda reported in France
France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk to the general population at this stage.
Read at CBC Top Stories → - Irish Examiner World·4h agoWhat is Shamonda virus? First human infection reported as virus spreads among European livestock
The midge-borne virus has been detected in livestock across Europe, including Ireland, but experts say there is no evidence of sustained human transmission
Read at Irish Examiner World → - Irish Times World·5h agoFrance reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda
Authorities say there is no risk to general population at this stage
Read at Irish Times World → - BBC Health·6h agoFirst human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
Read at BBC Health → - Sky News Home·8h agoFrance reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died
The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities.
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