France's heat wave in June tied to 5,700 more deaths than normal
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HealthAt least 5,700 more people than usual died in France last month during a historic heat wave, French public health officials say.
More than two-thirds of those who died were 75 or older.
Updated on: July 22, 2026 / 2:01 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google At least 5,700 more people than usual died in France last month, as the country endured a historic heat wave, French public health officials said.
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HealthAt least 5,700 more people than usual died in France last month during a historic heat wave, French public health officials say.
Updated on: July 22, 2026 / 2:01 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google At least 5,700 more people than usual died in France last month, as the country endured a historic heat wave, French public health officials said.
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More than two-thirds of those who died were 75 or older.