The number of deaths total at least 11,195 since the public\u002Dhealth emergency was declared in 2016
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The B.C. Coroners Service says 211 people died in January, bringing the number of deaths to at least 11,195 since the public-health emergency was declared in 2016.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says in the statement that toxic drugs are an ever-present danger to anyone who uses illicit drugs. She says recent announcements by the province about increasing treatment and recovery options are encouraging and necessary to address the tragic loss of life. The service says the latest toll means that an average of 6.8 lives are lost every day, and 80 per cent of those who died were male.B.C. woman sues Nanaimo hospital after allegedly suffering fentanyl overdoseOur in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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