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WEAA News: Naloxone Will Now Be Available Over the Counter; Layoff Notices at Baltimore Schools

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Julius White has the WEAA news.

Baltimore Health commissioner Dr. Leana Wen signed a new standing order today, making naloxone available over the counter. Naloxone is an antidote that reverses the effects of opioides. And, a team of staffers trained in counseling methods will be meeting with Baltimore school district employees, who are receiving layoff notices today. 37 teachers will be losing their jobs. 

 

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