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Shamonda virus detected in human for first time ever as patient in France dies

Shamonda virus detected in human for first time ever as patient in France dies
Daily Mirror Thursday 22 October 2026, 09:32 UTC By [email protected] (Zahra Khaliq) 1 min read
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Shamonda virus detected in human for first time ever as patient in France dies The insect-borne Shamonda virus has been identified in a human patient for the first time, French health authorities have said The first ever case of Shamonda virus in humans has been detected in France, where a severely immunocompromised patient died after being infected in early October. The virus is mainly spread among animals by biting midges, a type of flying insect. This is a Breaking News story.

Shamonda virus detected in human for first time ever as patient in France dies The insect-borne Shamonda virus has been identified in a human patient for the first time, French health authorities have said The first ever case of Shamonda virus in humans has been detected in France, where a severely immunocompromised patient died after being infected in early October. The virus is mainly spread among animals by biting midges, a type of flying insect. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
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