The health authorities have said that synthetic opiates, mainly Fentanyl, were at the origin of these tens of thousands of death between April 2020 and April 2021.
Le Monde
This is the first time that the symbolic bar of 100,000 deaths is exceeded. Between April 2020 and April 2021, during the Pandemic of Covid-19, the United States counted 100 306 fatal overdoses, an increase of 28.5% compared to the same period the previous year (78,056 death), According to temporary figures published Wednesday, November 17 by prevention and disease control centers.
“These overdoses are largely driven by synthetic opiates, essentially illegally manufactured Fentanyl,” said Deb Houry press conference, responsible for CDCs.
“S ‘ attack addiction “
“My administration is committed to doing all that is in its power to tackle the addiction and put an end to this overdose epidemic,” reacted in a statement President Joe Biden. “As we continue to make progress to overcome the Pandemic of Covid-19, we can not ignore this epidemic of disappearances, which has affected families and communities across the country,” he added.
In particular, the US government has announced to improve access to naloxone, an antidote capable of overdose. “It’s time to recognize that this crisis seems to get worse, we need everyone on the bridge,” returned to the Secretary to Health, Xavier Becerra, with journalists.