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Medical Examiner: 6 Fatal Overdoses in 24 hours
Contacts:
Christopher Harris, (216) 443-7157; cbharris@cuyahogacounty.us
10 Overdose Deaths Since August 18th
CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson, today issued a public health alert stating that Cuyahoga County has suffered 6 suspected overdose deaths in 24 hours. Furthermore, at least 10 overdose deaths have occurred since August 8th.
“We are seeing another cluster of apparent overdose deaths. Our recent experience indicates that this is likely related to fentanyl, possibly also carfentanil. These dangerous drugs may be mixed with other drugs like cocaine or heroin with significant increases in risk of death,” said Dr. Thomas Gilson. “Naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, and not using drugs alone are some strategies that have been shown to save lives.”
FREE fentanyl test strips are available at the following locations:
Additionally, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County provides a 24-hour crisis hotline at 216-623-6888.
Christopher Harris, (216) 443-7157; cbharris@cuyahogacounty.us
10 Overdose Deaths Since August 18th
CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson, today issued a public health alert stating that Cuyahoga County has suffered 6 suspected overdose deaths in 24 hours. Furthermore, at least 10 overdose deaths have occurred since August 8th.
| Death Date Month | Death Date Day | Death Date Year | Gender | Age | Hispanic | Race | Residence City |
| 08 | 18 | 2020 | Female | 56 | No | Black | Cleveland |
| 08 | 18 | 2020 | Male | 61 | No | Black | Cleveland Heights |
| 08 | 19 | 2020 | Female | 69 | No | Black | Cleveland |
| 08 | 19 | 2020 | Female | 60 | No | Black | Maple Heights |
| 08 | 20 | 2020 | Female | 64 | No | White | Lakewood |
| 08 | 20 | 2020 | Male | 47 | No | White | Macedonia |
| 08 | 20 | 2020 | Male | 46 | No | White | Cleveland |
| 08 | 20 | 2020 | Male | 31 | No | Black | Cleveland |
| 08 | 20 | 2020 | Male | 65 | No | Black | Cleveland |
| 08 | 20 | 2020 | Female | 56 | No | White | Newburgh Heights |
“We are seeing another cluster of apparent overdose deaths. Our recent experience indicates that this is likely related to fentanyl, possibly also carfentanil. These dangerous drugs may be mixed with other drugs like cocaine or heroin with significant increases in risk of death,” said Dr. Thomas Gilson. “Naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, and not using drugs alone are some strategies that have been shown to save lives.”
FREE fentanyl test strips are available at the following locations:
- Circle Health Services (12201 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106)
- Care Alliance Clinic (2916 Central Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115)
Additionally, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County provides a 24-hour crisis hotline at 216-623-6888.
