Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus in mainland France. Enhanced Surveillance Bulletin of July 22, 2026.
Key Points
Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika
Indigenous Cases
- As of July 20, 2026, two locally acquired cases of dengue have been identified in the Tarn and Hérault departments (Occitanie).
Imported cases
From May 1, when enhanced surveillance began, through July 19, 2026, the following cases were identified:
- 80 imported cases of chikungunya
- 231 imported cases of dengue
- 8 imported cases of Zika
West Nile virus infections
Autochthonous cases
- As of July 20, 2026, one locally acquired case of West Nile virus infection was identified in the Pyrénées-Orientales department (Occitanie). This is the first detection of the virus circulating in humans in France in 2026.
In relation to
Our latest news
news
Public Health France Conference: November 9, 2026
news
Swim Safely by Following the Right Steps
news