France: First case of Shamonda virus in humans. WHO issued a statement

French authorities reported a possible infection from a biting midge carrying the Shamonda virus, which circulated among animals in eastern France. The deceased patient had a severe illness that increased infection susceptibility. An investigation is underway to determine if the virus directly caused the death. The ECDC is in contact with French officials to assess public health implications, noting no current health risk to the general population. The Shamonda virus primarily affects livestock, first identified in Nigeria in the 1960s, and has been detected in several European countries. The WHO stated that further spread among humans is unlikely and is monitoring the situation.