GUELPH – The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy has issued a health alert.
There have been at least 12 reported cases of substance-related poisonings in the Guelph area, one fatality in the past five days.
In a post to social media Monday, the drug strategy says to exercise extreme caution with fentanyl that is light blue in colour. The current supply may be more potent than usual and is contributing to prolonged sedation.
As a result, multiple doses of naloxone and other airway interventions may be needed to support breathing, noting prolonged sedation is particularly concerning in light of winter exposure risks.
Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/harmreduction for more information.
February 3rd: The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy has issued a health alert. There have been at least 12 reported cases of substance-related poisonings in the Guelph area, one fatality in the past five days. Please exercise extreme caution with fentanyl that is light blue. pic.twitter.com/SIHfV4XyAF
— Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy (@WGDrugStrategy) February 3, 2025
