Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus in mainland France. Enhanced Surveillance Bulletin of June 24, 2026.

Key Points 

Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika

Indigenous Cases 

  • No locally acquired cases have been identified in mainland France.

Imported cases 

From May 1, when enhanced surveillance began, through June 21, 2026, the following cases were identified: 

  • 47 imported cases of chikungunya
  • 178 imported cases of dengue
  • 5 imported cases of Zika

West Nile virus infections

Indigenous cases 

  • No locally acquired cases have been identified in mainland France.

In relation to

Chikungunya

thematic dossier

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.

Dengue

thematic dossier

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Its complications can be severe.

Zika

thematic dossier

Zika is a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes but also through sexual contact. Symptoms are usually mild, but the virus can cause birth defects if a woman becomes infected during...

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