Summary

Nationwide, in weeks 14 (April 2–8) and 15 (April 9–15), mortality across all age groups returned to within the usual range of fluctuation. In week 13, the consolidated figures were significantly higher than expected (at the threshold limit). The significant excess concerns people aged 65 and older.

These initial observations should be interpreted with caution, as the data are still unconsolidated due to the usual transmission delays.

From December 4, 2017, to March 25, 2018 (i.e., weeks 49–2017 to 12–2018, a period with consolidated figures), an excess mortality rate of 9.4% across all age groups was estimated, representing approximately 17,900 additional deaths (estimate extrapolated to the whole of France). When analyzed by age group, the excess is 8.7% among those aged 15–64 and 9.2% among those aged 65 and older.

At the European level, among the countries participating in the EuroMomo network (www.euromomo.eu), all-age mortality is decreasing but remains near the threshold of statistical significance among people aged 65 and older.

According to data from electronic certification, 1,790 deaths were recorded during week 16 (April 16–22).