The French Public Health Service said on the 16th that France experienced several heatwaves this summer. From late May to August 20, there were 7,919 “excess deaths” across the country. “Excess deaths” refers to the difference between the estimated total number of deaths at a specific location and a specific time period and the estimated number of deaths without a health crisis. According to the French Public Health Service, 7919 cases are not the final result. As data from the last few weeks of this summer is imported into statistics, the final figure is expected to be even higher. The agency will complete data collection by the end of October and publish the final statistics early next year.

The French Public Health Service said on the 16th that France experienced several heatwaves this summer. From late May to August 20, there were 7,919 “excess deaths” across the country. “Excess deaths” refers to the difference between the estimated total number of deaths at a specific location and a specific time period and the estimated number of deaths without a health crisis. According to the French Public Health Service, 7919 cases are not the final result. As data from the last few weeks of this summer is imported into statistics, the final figure is expected to be even higher. The agency will complete data collection by the end of October and publish the final statistics early next year.