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U.N. First Human Case of Shamonda Virus Reported in France as Patient Dies
October 22, 2026
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- The United Nations posted the following news:

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First human case of Shamonda virus reported in France as patient dies

22 October 2026

A patient in France has died after being infected with Shamonda virus, the first recorded human case of the disease.

The virus is mainly found in livestock, especially cattle, sheep, goats, horses and alpacas.

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It is thought to be spread by . . .

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