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The increase is double the county’s current average of about five to six drug overdoses per day, according to the health district.
Local agencies are on high alert and preparing staff, including public safety, Springfield Regional Medical Center, and local mental health and addiction services.
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The majority of drug deaths in Clark County involve fentanyl, Coroner Dr. Richard Marsh said.