The first time Le Monde wrote 'tiger mosquito'
- Posted on April 16, 2025
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The first time Le Monde wrote 'tiger mosquito'
COLUMN. On La Réunion, the chikungunya epidemic has peaked with more than 33,000 cases and six deaths recorded. Like dengue or Zika, the virus is transmitted by the tiger mosquito. On July 30, 1948, the insect was mentioned for the first time in Le Monde, which has since continued to track its spread.
