First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
BBC Science & Environment's headline. Reported by BBC Science & Environment, BBC Health, UN News, France 24, Channels Television, BBC News and 7 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to France 24, France has reported the first recorded human case of the Shamonda livestock virus, which is most commonly found in cattle. The BBC reported that the disease was identified in a patient who died in early October. Punch reported the patient was severely immunocompromised. Public health authorities told France 24 there did not appear to be any health risk to the public, calling the case exceptional. Vanguard quoted the ministries saying the virus had never previously been detected in humans despite circulating in Africa and Asia for decades. Channels Television reported the virus was first detected in Europe this summer. The Globe and Mail and Sky News also reported the case.
Key points
- France 24 reported France recorded the first-ever human case of the Shamonda livestock virus.
- The BBC reported the disease has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
- Punch reported the patient was severely immunocompromised.
- France 24 reported public health authorities saw no apparent health risk to the public.
- Vanguard quoted ministries saying Shamonda had never previously been detected in humans.
What we know
- France reported the first recorded human case of Shamonda virus, according to France 24.
- Shamonda is most commonly found in cattle, according to France 24 and the BBC.
- The virus is typically transmitted to animals by small biting insects, according to Channels Television.
- The patient in the case has died, according to the BBC, Punch and Sky News.
- Authorities said there did not appear to be any health risk to the public, according to France 24.
Sources differ: Channels Television reports 14 EU countries affected, a figure not repeated by the other outlets reviewed.
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First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say. According to France 24, France has reported the first recorded human case of the Shamonda livestock virus, which is most commonly found in cattle. The BBC reported that the disease was identified in a patient who died in early October. Punch reported the patient was severely immunocompromised. Public health authorities told France 24 there did not appear to be any health risk to the public, calling the case exceptional. Vanguard quoted the ministries saying the virus had never previously been detected in humans despite circulating in Africa and Asia for decades. Channels Television reported the virus was first detected in Europe this summer. The Globe and Mail and Sky News also reported the case. Covered by 13 publications. BBC Science & Environment: First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say. BBC Health: First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say. UN News: First human case of Shamonda virus reported in France as patient dies. France 24: France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, but says there's no public health risk. Channels Television: 14 EU Countries Affected As France Reports First Case Of Human Shamonda Virus. BBC News: First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say. Premium Times: France reports first human case of Shamonda virus as patient dies. BBC News World: First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say. Punch: France reports first human Shamonda virus case. The Globe and Mail: France reports first human case of Shamonda virus in patient who died. NDTV: France Reports First Ever Case Of Human Shamonda Virus, 1 Dead. Vanguard: France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk. Sky News: France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died.
Who is covering it
- BBC Science & Environment United Kingdom First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October. 22 Oct · Tier 1
- BBC Health United Kingdom First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October. 22 Oct · Tier 1
- UN News International First human case of Shamonda virus reported in France as patient dies A patient in France has died after being infected with Shamonda virus, the first recorded human case of the disease. 22 Oct · Tier 1
- France 24 France France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, but says there's no public health risk France has reported the first-ever recorded case of a human contracting the Shamonda livestock virus, which is most commonly found in cattle. Public health authorities stressed that there did not appear to be any health risk to the public, adding that the infection had been "an exceptional case" inv 22 Oct · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria 14 EU Countries Affected As France Reports First Case Of Human Shamonda Virus The virus, which belongs to the Orthobunyavirus group and is typically transmitted to animals by small biting insects, was first detected in Europe this summer. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News United Kingdom First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- Premium Times Nigeria France reports first human case of Shamonda virus as patient dies The WHO said it was working with French authorities to establish the source of the infection, possible routes of transmission and any potential public health risks 22 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News World United Kingdom First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria France reports first human Shamonda virus case French health authorities have reported the first-ever human case of the Shamonda virus, detected in a severely immunocompromised patient who has since die 22 Oct · Tier 3
- The Globe and Mail Canada France reports first human case of Shamonda virus in patient who died Transmitted by biting midges and most commonly found in cattle, Shamonda has also been found in horses, alpaca, sheep and goats 22 Oct · Tier 3
- NDTV India France Reports First Ever Case Of Human Shamonda Virus, 1 Dead The patient suffering from the virus has died. (Representational Image) 22 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk "Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Shamonda virus has never previously been detected in humans," the ministries said. 22 Oct · Tier 3
- Sky News United Kingdom France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities. 22 Oct · Tier 3
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