While February saw half the number of local suspected opioid poisoning deaths recorded in January, five people died during the month, bringing the total this year to 15.
Since March 2022, Peterborough’s ongoing opioid poisoning emergency has seen someone die every six days on average – a total of 65 deaths over that period.
In February, paramedics responded to 32 opioid-related 9-1-1 calls. In addition, 32 emergency room visits for suspected drug poisoning were made during the month.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
