West Nile virus surges in France, reaching a record 145 human cases
High summer temperatures and the return of thunderstorms are fueling the spread of the virus, which is transmitted from birds to humans by common mosquitoes.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English · · 1 min read
High summer temperatures and the return of thunderstorms are fueling the spread of the virus, which is transmitted from birds to humans by common mosquitoes.

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