First human death from Shamonda virus reported in France
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A man in his sixties
Rhône–Alpes region, France
October 9, 2026
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First human death from Shamonda virus confirmed in France
France reports the first human death linked to the Shamonda virus, previously known only to affect livestock. The deceased patient was severely immunocompromised, and health authorities consider the case exceptional. The virus has been detected in livestock across several European countries this summer.