Advisories
Counterfeit Xanax (Flualprazolam) detected in the Northwest Territories
Counterfeit Xanax (Flualprazolam) detected in the Northwest Territories
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - (May 11, 2022) – The recent detection of Flualprazolam, a counterfeit Xanax medication, in the Northwest Territories has prompted the Chief Public Health Officer to issue a public health advisory regarding the dangers associated with this drug.
Boil Water Advisory for Déline
Do Not Consume Advisory for the Drinking Water in Affected Houses in Sachs Harbour Lifted
Do Not Consume Advisory for the Drinking Water in Affected Houses in Sachs Harbour Partially Lifted
Do Not Consume Advisory for the Drinking Water in Affected Houses in Sachs Harbour Update
Do not Consume Advisory for the Drinking Water in Affected Houses in Sachs Harbour
Yellowknife, le 23 mars 2022 – L’Administrateur en chef de la santé environnementale publie un Avis de ne pas consommer l’eau dans les maisons touchées à Sachs Harbour. Une odeur de combustible a été détectée et on a observé un dépôt lustré à la surface de l’eau potable dans un certain nombre de logements s’étant fait livrer de l’eau récemment. Cet avis est publié par excès de prudence et aucune maladie n’a été signalée. Si vous avez été approvisionné en eau depuis lundi 21 mars 2022, cet avis vous concerne.
Suspected opioid overdoses prompts health alert
Suspected opioid overdoses prompts health alert
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - (February 24, 2022) – The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is alerting the public of two recent suspected overdose deaths in the territory.
NWT’s Coroner’s Office has informed OCPHO on February 24, 2022 that their investigation into two recent deaths leads them to believe that the deaths are due to drug overdoses, potentially from cocaine mixed with other substances. With Canada experiencing a high number of opioid deaths, the concern is the deaths are due to opioid adulterants.
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