death · week · heatwave (смерть · неделя · жара)
This morning, France's Ministry of Health will publish data on the number of deaths for the week of June 22-28, which amounts to approximately 2,025 new deaths. According to her statement, the figure of 2,025 deaths is based on electronic death certificates, which account for about 60% of all certificates.
Consensus
- France experienced an extreme heatwave from June 22-28
- There was a significant increase in mortality rates during that week
- The number of additional deaths was approximately 2,025
Points of divergence
- The increase in mortality is estimated at 30% nationwide and 62% in the Paris region — interfax
- France recorded 1,000 more deaths than usual during this period — vesti
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