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The local health unit is echoing warnings across Ontario about an escalation in overdoses and the possible presence of carfentanil, a highly potent opioid.
The Office of the Chief Coroner has alerted public health authorities “to the continued escalation of the overdose crisis in this province,” the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit warned on Thursday.
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The coroner’s office reported more than 300 deaths across Ontario in March.
“According to the Office of Chief Coroner, it is notable that carfentanil (a known analogue of fentanyl) has been detected in post-mortem toxicology for 10 deaths during the period of February 13-March 12, 2021,” health unit officials warned.
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