# France recorded around 7,000 excess deaths during heatwaves through late July, minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/44906

- Reuters, 2026-09-04 06:40 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/france-saw-7000-excess-deaths-during-heatwaves-until-late-july-minister-says-2026-09-04/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9a67cc6f82110001166087

> Health Minister Stephanie Rist said France recorded about 7,000 excess deaths through late July during the severe heatwaves that struck the country this summer. She said final figures are expected in the coming weeks.

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