Two Overdose Deaths Prompt Health Unit to Issue a 'Drug Alert'

Two overdose deaths prompt Health Unit to issue a 'drug alert'

A spike in overdoses involving unknown opioids, fentanyl and crack cocaine has prompted the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit to warn residents to take extra precautions and carry naloxone

North Bay health unit issues warning after 16 overdoses, two deaths within 13 days

North Bay Health Unit issued an "important community alert" after 16 overdoses were reported within 13 days resulting in two deaths.

Community Drug Alert issued after 16 overdoses in 13 days

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says between Sept. 13 and 26, there were 16 overdoses, with two resulting in death. Officials say they have been reported across the district and involved unknown opioids, fentanyl, and crack cocaine combined with unknown substances.