A majority of the deaths – around 4,270 – were among people aged 75 and older, the RKI said in a weekly report. More women than men died, mainly because they make up a higher share of the very elderly.
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July 10, 2026A majority of the deaths – around 4,270 – were among people aged 75 and older, the RKI said in a weekly report. More women than men died, mainly because they make up a higher share of the very elderly.