France has documented 178 cases of West Nile virus acquired within the country as of mid-October 2026. The infections have been identified across eight regions, including Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Occitanie, Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pays de la Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, and Corsica.
This outbreak represents a significant spread of the virus throughout multiple parts of the country during 2026. The cases are classified as locally-acquired, indicating transmission occurring within France rather than imported from elsewhere.
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