On the occasion of the launch of the enhanced surveillance of dengue, chikungunya and Zika in metropolitan France, health authorities recall the importance of protecting themselves from mosquito bites – Ministry of Labour, Health, Solidarity and Families

Every year, May 1st marks the beginning of the enhanced period of surveillance of arbovirosis, such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika, in metropolitan France, and of the implementation of vector control measures by the health authorities. This device allows to identify and closely monitor the circulation of these viruses on metropolitan territory, and thus to limit their transmission. Tiger mosquito is now present in 84% of metropolitan department…