Key points

• Nationwide, based on INSEE data, the number of deaths from all causes has declined since Week 06. The figures returned to within the usual range of fluctuation in Weeks 08 and 09 for all age groups and for those over 85, but remain at the upper limit of the threshold for those aged 65–74.

• The number of electronically certified deaths remained stable for the second consecutive week in S10, following three weeks of decline.

• An excess of deaths was observed in 6 metropolitan areas in Week 07, 2 areas in Week 08, and 2 areas in Week 09 (unconsolidated figures).