The mortality rate for over-65-year-olds was higher than projected for the week of 22 to 28 June, statistics show.
Heatwaves lead to excess mortality among the elderly
Keystone-SDA
The June 2026 heatwave in Switzerland is thought to have claimed the lives of many elderly people, with the mortality rate for over-65-year-olds higher than projected for the week of 22 to 28 June.
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