Spain & Stéphanie Rist

Spain: Spain has linked 212 deaths to the heatwave and experienced its highest daily average temperatures in June since at least 1950. The country has seen a significant increase in heat-related mortality compared to previous years.

Stéphanie Rist: Stéphanie Rist, French Health Minister, reported an increase in emergency ward visits, highlighting the strain on healthcare services.

Spain: Spain confirmed a hantavirus case in a passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius, who is now in quarantine in Madrid.

Stéphanie Rist: Stéphanie Rist, France's Health Minister, communicated the findings of the Iran — Pasteur Institute of Iran regarding the Andes virus sequencing.

Spain: Spain declared a national emergency as wildfires burned over 153,000 hectares, forced 76,000 evacuations, and caused one civilian death. The fires near Spain — Madrid and in Spain — Ávila were among the largest on record.

Stéphanie Rist: French Health Minister Rist reported excess deaths and noted a clear increase among those over 45.

Spain: Spain reported 937 heat-related deaths in June and battled wildfires.

Stéphanie Rist: French health minister reported excess deaths and warned of lingering impacts.

Spain: Spain>>> is experiencing extraordinarily high temperatures for May, with forecasts of widespread tropical nights and peaks between 36°C and 38°C, impacting daily life and potentially tourism.

Stéphanie Rist: Stéphanie Rist>>>, the French Health Minister, urged caution regarding the heatwave, even as people become accustomed to such events.