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France

France applies one of the strictest protocols, alongside the UK: decree published in the Official Journal of 11 May 2026 imposing a 42-day hospitalisation at Bichat for the 5 MV Hondius passengers, 1 of whom tested positive. 20 additional contact cases identified in France via a Johannesburg flight.

Key facts

  • Confirmed case 1 French national tested positive (government spokesperson, 11 May 2026)
  • Passenger count 5 French MV Hondius nationals
  • Contact cases + 20 contact cases identified in France (Johannesburg flight), under Regional Health Agency surveillance
  • Hospitalisation 42-day quarantine at Bichat Hospital (Paris 18th) — decree of 11 May 2026
  • Medical flight Tenerife → Île-de-France, Sunday 10 May 2026
  • Initial symptomatic case 1 passenger had symptoms during the flight — since confirmed positive
  • Legal framework Decree by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, published in the Official Journal of 11 May 2026
  • Matignon meeting Crisis cell, Monday 11 May afternoon
  • WHO assessment All MV Hondius passengers classified as 'high-risk contacts'

Health authority

Prime Minister, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Regional Health Agencies (Matignon + Quai d'Orsay + ARS) coordinates the response for MV Hondius passengers returning to France.

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