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Health

France reports first human death from Shamonda virus: What is it, and how dangerous is it?

Reported by The Statesman 22 Oct 2026, 7:15 pm IST 1 min read

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Authorities are investigating the virus’s role in the death, while stressing that no risk to the general population has been identified.

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Section: Health
Topics: Health alerts
First reported by: The Statesman
Reporter: statesman news service
Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 7:15 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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