Marin County has experienced a significant increase in fentanyl overdose deaths, prompting local health officials to issue a health advisory. This surge in fatalities has been particularly noted over the past two weeks, with a reported 'cluster of fentanyl overdoses' raising concerns among the community and authorities alike. Dr. Matt Willis, the public health officer for Marin County, highlighted that between February 14 and March 1, there were five suspected fentanyl-related overdose deaths. This marks a notable increase for the region, which has seen drug overdoses become the leading cause of death for residents aged 55 and younger. In response to the crisis, CDC Director Mandy Cohen discussed the broader implications of fentanyl being mixed into more drugs, leading to an uptick in fatal overdoses nationwide.
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There has been a spike in fentanyl overdoses reported in Marin County, according to health officials. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death in Marin County for residents aged 55 and younger. REPORT: https://t.co/GrZV4zyhBg
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Dr. Matt Willis, the public health officer for Marin County, said that between Feb. 14 and March 1, five people have died of suspected fentanyl-related overdoses, marking a notable increase for the region. https://t.co/DSAR1auVSO
Officials in Marin County have sent out a health advisory following what they say is a concerning uptick in overdose deaths by fentanyl in the last two weeks. https://t.co/OhynEAanpe
Marin County health officials have issued an advisory highlighting a surge in fentanyl overdose deaths. https://t.co/AEklokKtyD
Officials in Marin County have sent out a health advisory following what they say is a concerning uptick in overdose deaths by fentanyl in the past two weeks. https://t.co/q25jaX3JnS
Bay Area county reports 'cluster of fentanyl overdoses' https://t.co/zsaDnIH12J