Lucie Fournier, Guillaume André Durand, Amandine Cochet, Elise Brottet, Caroline Fiet, Quiterie Mano, Catarina Krug, Laura Verdurme, Thomas Blanchot, Rémi Fournier, Marie-Claire Paty, Gilda Grard, Florian Franke, Clémentine Calba
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Abstract
In 2025, a large outbreak of chikungunya occurred in Réunion Island (France). By 10 July, 1,911 imported cases were notified in Mainland France, most (89%) were associated with travel to Réunion Island. Ten autochthonous outbreaks in five French regions involving 27 cases were identified between May and mid-July and outbreaks occurred earlier than in previous years. Aedes albopictus, the mosquito vector, is endemic in large parts of France. Transmission events early in the vector active season is concerning.
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Eurosurveillance is a European peer-reviewed journal focusing on the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention, and control of communicable diseases relevant to Europe.It is a weekly online journal, with 50 issues per year published on Thursdays. The journal includes short rapid communications, in-depth research articles, surveillance reports, reviews, and perspective papers. It excels in timely publication of authoritative papers on ongoing outbreaks or other public health events. Under special circumstances when current events need to be urgently communicated to readers for rapid public health action, e-alerts can be released outside of the regular publishing schedule. Additionally, topical compilations and special issues may be provided in PDF format.