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47 overdoses, 7 deaths reported in Delaware's latest spike
Across the state this weekend, emergency responders were called to 47 overdoses.
Seven of those victims died — the latest spike in Delaware and a telltale sign of fatal drugs sweeping the streets.
The state Division of Forensic Science confirmed the deaths: Three were reported in New Castle County, two in Kent County, and two more in Sussex County.
Because toxicology reports have not been completed, the deaths are classified as suspected drug overdoses for now, said Wendy Hudson, a spokeswoman for the Division of Forensic Science.
Read more: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/heroindelaware/2018/05/01/delaware-overdose-spike-heroin-epidemic/568271002/