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Many heat deaths this year

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Germany has much heat this year. The Robert Koch Institute shows new numbers. Almost 10000 people die from the high heat. This is more than in the year 2018.

The end of June is very dangerous. The temperature is often 40 degrees. Heat is very bad for old people. Over 5000 dead people are 85 years or older. Sick people suffer more from the heat.

Experts give tips for hot days. Drink one glass of water every hour. Cool places and shadow help the body. Help is necessary when you feel dizzy. Call the number 112 in bad cases.

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Robert Koch Institute
The Robert Koch Institute is an office in Germany. It helps the health of people and checks sick things.

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Germany
A country in Europe. The study about the heat happens here.

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