# Spain tracks shamonda virus after French death 23 October 2026 at 14:01 > The Ministry of Health has launched surveillance measures following the first human fatality and the detection of the virus in cattle. **Spain**'s **Ministry of Health** has announced the use of public tools and servers to track the shamonda virus following the first human fatality in **France**. The deceased individual was severely immunosuppressed. The virus has now been detected in Spanish cattle. Previously deemed non-transmissible to humans, the virus is spread to livestock via mosquito bites. While not fatal to cattle, it reduces milk production. Cases are confirmed in Córdoba, Toledo, Cantabria, Madrid, Ávila, and Girona across two distinct types. Minister **Mónica García** confirmed coordination with EU counterparts under a One Health surveillance strategy. Although not subject to mandatory reporting in livestock, the emerging disease has now spread across twelve European nations including the UK and Italy. **European Union** #ShamondaVirus [#PublicHealth]() [#Spain]() #OneHealth #Livestock ## Related news ## [Spain's dependency law reform takes effect]() 24 October 2026 at 11:43 ## [Spain expands breast cancer screening to age 74]() 23 October 2026 at 16:40 ## [Spain on alert as shamonda virus spreads in cattle]() 22 October 2026 at 19:32 ## [Salmonella outbreak in Spain linked to eggs]() 13 October 2026 at 10:07 ## [Spain to offer medical abortion at local clinics]() 28 September 2026 at 15:21