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France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave, authorities have said, as swathes of southern Europe continue to endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures. The French national health agency said on Wednesday that it had recorded 5,764 excess deaths between 17 June and 2 July, an excess mortality rate of 36%. Continue reading...
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