Haliburton County Drug Poisoning Alert: Opioids Suspected

0:00It's April 30th. This is Canada News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. Lakewinds Public Health just dropped a drug poisoning alert for Halliburton County in Ontario after a spike in paramedic calls for suspected overdoses. They're pointing to opioids as the main suspect in this unregulated supply that's getting more dangerous. Recent data shows 10 suspected overdoses hit emergency departments and 5 got paramedic responses in the week of April 19th, covering both. Halliburton and nearby Coartha Lakes The big worry is contamination with toxic stuff so folks might need multiple hits of naloxone to pull through. Health officials are stressing that anyone spotting an overdose thinks low breathing, cold, clammy skin, or blue lips should jump in fast. Call 911, slap on naloxone, and start rescue breaths or chest compressions without hesitation. Other news is, protections like the Goods of Mayorton Act shield helpers from legal trouble,

1:00even for personal drug possession at the scene. Free naloxone kits are up for grabs at public health offices, local pharmacies, and other spots. Meanwhile, a similar alert went out earlier this month for Northumberland County just south of there, so keep your eyes open and stay safe out in.