Seven drug-related deaths have been reported since January 2020.
Three deaths in March and April are confirmed as fentanyl-related, while three deaths from January and February are still awaiting toxicology confirmation of drug content
The executive director of "Blood Ties 4 Directions" says borders being closed and a low and different supply are having an impact.
The Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley, and Yukon's Chief Coroner Heather Jones say.
The COVID-19 pandemic is compounding the ongoing public health crisis related to high rates of illicit drug overdose and death, as well as acute harms from substance use.

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