"The service says there were five deaths believed to be linked to opioids from April 3 to April 6, four of which happened within close proximity of each other in the downtown and midtown area."
"Toronto paramedics were called to a total of 74 suspected opioid overdose calls over that same timeframe, which is more than twice as high as the average number of calls for comparable Easter long weekends over the last three years."
"The service says it is seeing an increase in the 'contamination and unpredictability' of Toronto's unregulated opioid supply, with fentanyl samples containing substances like the veterinary tranquilizer medetomidine and other high-potency opioids like fluorofentanyl."
"Toronto Public Health suggests that anyone who uses drugs not use them alone, to always carry a naloxone kit to temporarily reverse an overdose and to use a supervised consumption site where possible."
Toronto's drug checking service reported a spike in suspected opioid overdoses and fatalities, with five deaths linked to opioids from April 3 to April 6. This is significantly higher than the average of one death during similar periods in the past 12 weeks. Paramedics responded to 74 suspected overdose calls, more than double the average for Easter weekends over the last three years. The service noted increased contamination in the opioid supply, including dangerous substances like medetomidine and fluorofentanyl. Public Health advises against using drugs alone and encourages carrying naloxone kits.
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