Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France
The Guardian Health's headline. Reported by The Guardian Health, The Guardian World, TVC News, Euronews.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian, a man in France has become the first known human to have contracted Shamonda virus, a bunyavirus normally found in livestock, and investigations are under way into whether it contributed to his death. TVC News reported, citing WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, that the patient was immunocompromised. Euronews reported that French authorities confirmed the case in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, and said there is no health risk to the general population. The sources agree on the first human case in France.
Key points
- The Guardian reported that a man in France is the first known human to have contracted Shamonda virus.
- The Guardian said investigations are under way to explore whether the virus contributed to the man's death.
- TVC News, citing WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the patient was immunocompromised.
- Euronews reported that French authorities confirmed the first known human case, in a patient in Lyon.
- Euronews said French authorities stated there is no health risk to the general population.
What we know
- A man in France is the first known human to have contracted Shamonda virus, according to The Guardian.
- Shamonda virus was previously detected only in animals, according to TVC News and Euronews.
- French authorities confirmed the case, according to Euronews.
- The patient was immunocompromised, according to TVC News.
What we don't know
- Whether Shamonda virus contributed to the man's death is under investigation, according to The Guardian.
What happens next
- Investigations are under way to determine whether the virus contributed to the man's death, according to The Guardian.
Sources differ: Euronews places the patient in Lyon and says he died in early October, while The Guardian and TVC News excerpts do not give a location or date.
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Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France. According to The Guardian, a man in France has become the first known human to have contracted Shamonda virus, a bunyavirus normally found in livestock, and investigations are under way into whether it contributed to his death. TVC News reported, citing WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, that the patient was immunocompromised. Euronews reported that French authorities confirmed the case in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, and said there is no health risk to the general population. The sources agree on the first human case in France. Covered by 4 publications. The Guardian Health: Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France. The Guardian World: Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France. TVC News: France Reports First Human Case Of Shamonda Virus. Euronews: France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian Health United Kingdom Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France Investigations under way to determine whether virus normally found in livestock contributed to man’s death A man in France has become the first human known to have contracted Shamonda virus, with investigations under way to explore whether it contributed to his death. Shamonda virus is a type of bun 22 Oct · Tier 1
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France Investigations under way to determine whether virus normally found in livestock contributed to man’s death A man in France has become the first human known to have contracted Shamonda virus, with investigations under way to explore whether it contributed to his death. Shamonda virus is a type of bun 22 Oct · Tier 2
- TVC News Nigeria France Reports First Human Case Of Shamonda Virus France has reported the first documented case of a human infection with the Shamonda virus, which had previously been detected only in animals, according to the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The patient, who was immunocompromised and therefore m 22 Oct · Tier 3
- Euronews France France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals French authorities have confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle, in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, adding that there is no health risk to the general population. 22 Oct · Tier 3
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