The Ministry of Health says it is closely monitoring, in conjunction with the EU, the case of the death from the Shamonda virus in France.

French health authorities have reported the world's first documented human case of the Shamonda virus, which resulted in the death of an immunocompromised patient. The case was formally notified on October 22, 2026. Historically, the virus has been identified primarily in cattle, and its transmission to a human has prompted significant scientific concern regarding its potential to cross species barriers.

In response to the development, Spanish Minister of Health Mónica García confirmed that her department is monitoring the situation closely. Spanish authorities are maintaining active communication with the European Union to assess the implications of this event and coordinate any necessary public health measures.