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⏳ In force until Mon 16 Nov, 22:00 📍 France (nationwide) 🕑 9 d ago
On 20 October 2026, the National IHR Focal Point (NFP) of France notified WHO regarding the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus (SHAV). The case was an immunocompromised older man from eastern France with no travel history during the preceding year. He developed severe neurological illness on 23 September 2026 and was diagnosed with severe encephalitis (brain inflammation). The p…
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EventShamonda virus in human - France
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CategoryHealth
Affected areaFrance
Issuing authorityWorld Health Organization (WHO)
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- On 20 October 2026, the National IHR Focal Point (NFP) of France notified WHO regarding the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus (SHAV).
- The case was an immunocompromised older man from eastern France with no travel history during the preceding year.
- He developed severe neurological illness on 23 September 2026 and was diagnosed with severe encephalitis (brain inflammation).
- The p…
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