France Shamonda Virus Human Case

France reported its first human case of the Shamonda virus, suspected to have been contracted from a midge bite. The patient, in his 60s, was hospitalized in Lyon. The WHO stated the risk of wider transmission is low.

The first human case of the Shamonda virus was reported in France on October 20, 2026. The patient, who was severely immunocompromised, died earlier in October. The WHO is monitoring the situation and studying the virus's transmission.

France has reported its first human case of the Shamonda virus, resulting in the death of a man in his 60s from the Lyon area. The infection is believed to have occurred through a midge bite, with the patient having serious underlying health issues.