On Sunday, Paris health officials reportedly confirmed that there had been 1,000 more deaths than expected during the sweltering conditions that have gripped much of western Europe for days. 

Public Health France asserted in a statement: “ Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths have been observed compared to the deaths recorded in previous months.”

The agency further clarified that areas under red alert for heat had been severely impacted,........

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