France has reported the first human Shamonda virus infection after the patient died in early October. Authorities are investigating the death while saying no general public health risk has been identified.

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Authorities said this is “an exceptional case” and that there is “no health risk for the general population.”

France reported the first human Shamonda virus case after a man in his 60s died; WHO says the livestock disease appears isolated, with no wider public health risk.