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French local authorities call for action as tiger mosquito infestation grips Paris region

The tiger mosquito is a vector for viruses such as chikungunya and dengue fever. © Shutterstock _ InsectWorld

A number of local jursidictions across the greater Paris region are calling on the French government and health authorities to take action against the proliferation of tiger mosquitoes, as residents – who are stung on a daily basis – are increasingly voicing their fears and concerns over potential infections.

The spread of the tiger mosquito across France is a threat that has become increasingly widespread on the French mainland over the past decade.

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