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Health Unit Warns of a Certain Batch of Fentanyl Linked to Recent Hospital Visits

A grey batch of Fentanyl with rainbow colours circulating in Oxford County has been linked to a recent spike in overdoses and hospital visits.

WOODSTOCK - Southwestern Public Health has issued a health advisory over a new batch of Fentanyl resulting in multiple overdoses.

The Health Unit says a grey Fentanyl with rainbow colours has caused significant sedation, requiring multiple doses of naloxone. Rebound response has been observed with this drug, which is a return to overdose symptoms after the first response of nalaxone.

This drug has been linked to a increase in overdoses requiring hospitalization. 

Waterloo Region is also warning the public about a dark red/maroon Fentanyl and black Fentanyl that is possibly linked to 5 overdose deaths. 

In the case of an overdose you should:

- Call 911
- Give Naloxone if you suspect the overdose was caused by an opioid.
- Stay with and assist the person until paramedics arrive. 
- The person should go to the hospital with paramedics for further treatment.

Oxford County Public Health Opioid Advisory: Grey fentanyl with rainbow colours. Waterloo Region has also seen dark red/maroon fentanyl and black fentanyl.

Posted by Woodstock Police Service onĀ Friday, November 6, 2020

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