European heatwave killed more people in region than height of COVID
A European heatwave has claimed more lives than the peak of COVID-19, with France alone recording over 7,000 excess deaths.
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The story so far
The heatwave began in July, with France experiencing extreme temperatures that led to a significant number of excess deaths. The initial reports from France indicated 1,243 excess deaths. However, subsequent reports revealed a much higher toll.
According to Fana News, 14,713 people died during the July heatwaves. France 24 and Bloomberg.com confirmed over 7,300 excess deaths in France alone. The New York Post noted that the heatwave's impact across the region surpassed the peak COVID-19 death toll.
The exact number of deaths across Europe is not yet clear, but the figures from France underscore the severity of the heatwave's impact.
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- 7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer Courthouse News · 1d ago
- The Climate Issue newsletter: The surprising effects of Europe’s heatwaves Hindustan Times · 1d ago
- EU life re/insurers well positioned to manage excess mortality driven by heatwaves: S&P Reinsurance News · 1d ago
- France recorded 1,243 excess deaths during July heatwaves Reuters · 1d ago
- Second Heatwave in France Kills 14,713 People During July Fana News - · 1d ago
- France experienced more than 7,300 excess deaths during historic heatwaves France 24 · 1d ago
- More than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so far France 24 · 1d ago
- France’s Destructive Heat Waves See Over 7,000 Excess Deaths Bloomberg.com · 1d ago
- European heatwave killed more people in region than height of COVID New York Post · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What is an excess death?
An excess death is a term used in public health to describe the number of deaths from all causes that exceed a historical average.
What is the peak of COVID-19?
The peak of COVID-19 refers to the period during the pandemic when the highest number of deaths occurred.
What is the current death toll from the heatwave?
The current death toll from the heatwave in France is over 7,300 excess deaths. The total number of deaths across Europe is not yet specified.
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