Peterborough Public Health detected increases in opioid-related Paramedic Calls for Service and drug-related Emergency Department Visits on Monday.
There were 4 opioid-related Paramedic Calls for Service and 4 drug-related Emergency Department Visits, representing a total of 5 unique events. In the last week (June 14-June 20), there have been 17 drug-related Emergency Department visits, and 17 Paramedic Calls for Service.
This is thought to be the result of a product recently sold as “fentanyl” which may be contaminated with toxic substances of inconsistent or increased potency.
This increase has prompted Peterborough Public Health to issue a public warning in the hopes of preventing further harms in the community.