RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for central Rhode Island

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said it issued an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity in East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Richmond, and West Greenwich.

RIDOH said that the Region 10 reached its overdose threshold between May 2 and May 8.

RIDOH is issuing an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity in E. Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Richmond, and W. Greenwich (Region 10). From 5/2-5/8, Region 10 met its weekly overdose threshold, with Exeter and Hopkinton most impacted. https://t.co/RfD0zCaBE4pic.twitter.com/O43DMC6vgV…

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