New York drug overdose deaths spiked by 68% during COVID pandemic
(NEW YORK) -- Drug overdose deaths in New York state spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from the state comptroller's office.The analysis, published Tuesday, found that fatalities surged by 68% between 2019 and 2021.Additionally, the more than 5,800 deaths statewide from... Read More.