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France

Risk: very low ISO FR

Confirmed

Suspected

Deaths

Risk assessment

Active contact tracing for French citizens potentially exposed via MV Hondius. Puumala virus has limited presence in northeastern France (Alsace, Ardennes) but causes mild HFRS, not the severe HPS associated with Andes virus.

Travel advisory

Standard precautions; surveillance for returning travelers from South America.

National health authority

Santé publique France

Local outlets we monitor

News from these France sources is fetched, AI-translated to English (with original kept), and geolocated:

Le Monde French Le Figaro French France Info French AFP French

Last update May 7, 2026. Data sourced from official health authorities and aggregated journalism. ⚠ Not medical or travel advice — always verify with the France foreign office and a physician.