Belgium records 1,747 excess deaths during June heatwave

BRUSSELS, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Belgium recorded 1,747 excess deaths during the heatwave from June 18 to July 1, local media reported Wednesday, citing data released by Belgian public health institute Sciensano. It was the deadliest heatwave-related episode recorded in Belgium since such analyses began in 2000, the report said. June 27 was the deadliest day of the episode, with 641 deaths recorded. The numbe