Key Points

• The number of deaths remains significantly higher than expected between weeks S40-2020 and S18-2021 at the national level. The number of deaths stabilized between S13 and S16 and appears to be declining in weeks 17 and 18.

• Excess deaths were primarily observed among people aged 65–84 through week 18. The number of deaths in week 18 appears to be declining across all age groups.

• In week 18, excess deaths from all causes were observed in 4 regions and 14 metropolitan departments.

The interpretation of mortality trends for week 18 should be treated with caution, given the extended reporting delays associated with the long Ascension Day weekend.