According to the BC Coroners Service there were about 4.2 illicit drug toxicity deaths per day in September.
The BC Coroners Service has released the latest report on illicit drug toxicity deaths to the end of September.
There were 127 deaths -- a 15% decrease from the number of deaths in August when 150 people died. But compared to September last year when 60 people lost their lives, it's a 112% increase.
The Coroners Services ays there were about 4.2 illicit drug toxicity deaths per day in September 2020.
70% of those dying this year were aged 30 to 59. Males accounted for 80% of deaths.
Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria have experienced the highest number of drug toxicity deaths this year.
So far this year 1202 people have died -- compared to 761 at this same time last year.
And once again, no deaths have been reported at supervised consumption or drug overdose prevention sites.