This is the first proven case in the department and in the region. “An indigenous case of Chikungunya was confirmed on August 8, in Dijon, the first in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. »»
It is with these words that the ARS (Regional Health Agency) of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté informed, by press release, the population and the editorial staff of this detection.
What is a case “Aboriginal “?
In detail, “the health of the sick person is not inspired. The person, domiciled in Dijon, not having stayed in an area where the virus circulates actively within two weeks preceding the symptoms, this is a case that acquired locally infection (so -called Aboriginal case), “said ARS.
A second indigenous case, in connection with the first, is also strongly suspected. “It concerns a person domiciled in Dijon also, has been declared on August 5, and remains to date pending confirmation by the National Reference Center for Arboviroses. »»
” Of the immediate preventive measures are deployed in Dijon “
Faced with this discovery, health services must act as quickly as possible. “To avoid the spread of the disease, immediate preventive measures are deployed in Dijon, on perimeters targeted around the passage of sick people, potential transmission areas. »»
“In addition, since May 1, 2025, Public Health France has identified 35 cases imported from Chikungunya in the region, one of which is within the perimeter of the two cases in progress. The imported cases concern people who have traveled in contaminated areas. »»
To answer questions from the general public, ARS Bourgogne-Franche-Comté also acts a dedicated information line accessible now, 7 days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: 0805 200 550.