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Confirmed cases

Deaths

Case fatality rate

0.0%

Cumulative cases since outbreak start — Santé publique France bulletin dated 2026-07-16

Report date : 2026-07-16

Official report date — in isolated zones, field onset typically precedes this by days to weeks.

Region : europe

First autochthonous human case of West Nile virus infection identified in France in 2026, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (Occitanie region) — the first detection of local virus circulation in humans in France this year. Source: Santé publique France, national arbovirus (chikungunya/dengue/Zika/West Nile) enhanced surveillance bulletin, 16 July 2026.

Case trend

Insufficient data (< 7 days)

Focal Point GuidanceRAPID RESPONSE

First actions

→Initiate field investigation within 48 h — verify signal with local authorities
→Alert regional health offices and district focal points
→Cross-check against WHO, ECDC and Africa CDC data for corroboration
→Prepare situation report for the next surveillance meeting

Source: Santé publique France↗

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HealthWatch Global. West Nile fever outbreak — France [Internet]. 2026-07-16 [cited 2026 Jul 17]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/906bf26a-8867-4a9c-ad7c-976e4e2c5bab. Data source: Santé publique France.

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