Deaths related to toxic purple fentanyl prompt warning alarm for Oxford County: SWPH

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Lisa Gillespie, an SWPH public health nurse, told Global News the deaths reportedly occurred over this past weekend.

While no confirmation has been provided as to how long the specific strain of the recent toxic purple opioid has been circulating in Oxford County, Gillespie said there can be a number of different colours of fentanyl circulating at any given time.

Gillespie also told Global News the number of reported overdoses made to the health unit has seemingly increased annually.

 

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