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Nicolas Gonzales
Coverage of Nicolas Gonzales in the Nexus archive.
- Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says
Deaths in France increased by 29% during a record heat wave week (June 22–28), with Public Health France reporting 8,973 deaths, a 2,025 rise compared to the previous week. The surge included a 91% spike in home deaths, 37% in care homes, and 20% in hospitals, with Paris experiencing a 63% increase.
- Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says
France experienced a 29% surge in deaths during the record heat wave week of June 22-28, with Public Health France reporting 8,973 deaths, a 2,025 increase compared to the prior week. The Paris region saw a 63% rise in deaths, while funeral services struggled with storage capacity due to the high number of heat-related fatalities.