Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus in mainland France. Enhanced Surveillance Bulletin of June 17, 2026.

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Let’s protect ourselves from mosquitoes and the diseases they spread!

As it does every year, mainland France entered an enhanced surveillance period for arboviral diseases on May 1 (which will last until November 30). Faced with the growing threat of...

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 14, 2026, the following cases were identified: 

  • 43 imported cases of chikungunya
  • 164 imported cases of dengue
  • 4 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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