nearly 6,000 to 7,663.
Noticeable increases in overdose deaths were recognized in various jurisdictions; New York City, Virginia and Maryland reported considerable surges in fatalities attributed to fentanyl. Wyoming, Nebraska and Washington reported declines in drug overdose deaths of up to 8 percent.
Overdose deaths related to drugs are commonly reported without detailed toxicology reports — the CDC will release final numbers at a future date.
