France reports at least 2,000 excess deaths during record June heat wave
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John Leicester
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France experienced a surge in deaths during the hottest week of a record heat wave in June. Public Health France reported at least 2,000 additional deaths compared to the previous week, doubling its initial estimate. The week of June 22-28 saw France's hottest-ever days, with the Paris region hit hardest (63% increase in deaths). Hospitals treated heat-related conditions like heart attacks and dehydration, and funeral services struggled to store bodies. The health agency warns the toll may rise as data is incomplete.
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bskyFrance reports at least 2,000 excess deaths during record June heat waveapnews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDeaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month
The new and still incomplete figures from Public Health France doubled its first preliminary estimate of at least 1,000 additional deaths
The Paris region was hit hardest, with a 63% increase in deaths
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