A reminder that while the pandemic is causing its issues, the opioid crisis in Windsor continues.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's surveillance and monitoring system report 22 fentanyl-related visits to local emergency departments between January 27 and February 3. Of those, 16 were overdoses.
Based on historical data, these numbers are "extremely high and warrant a community alert."
Anyone aware of any links between the latest cases should contact the health unit.
The last alert was issued on January 23. It reported nine fentanyl-related emergency department visits, and seven overdoses involving fentanyl, carfentanil, and methamphetamine.
For signs and symptoms of opioid overdoses and what to do visit "The Windsor Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy" online.
