Hospitalizations dropping in Belleville after tainted drugs cause spike in calls
After a surge in suspected drug overdoses pushed emergency crews in Belleville, Ont., near the breaking point this week, the number of calls is dropping back to normal, according to the area's head of emergency services.
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![Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Chief Carl Bowker (right) speaks during a media conference at Belleville City Hall on Feb. 7, 2024 as officials responded to a surge in overdoses. A man with short grey hair, waring a blue paramedic uniform stands at a podium. Behind him are The Canadian and Ontario flags and a large room with a council table and chairs.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7110760.1707507505!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/carl-bowker.jpg)
After a surge in suspected drug overdoses pushed emergency crews in Belleville, Ont., near the breaking point this week, the number of calls is dropping back to normal, according to the area's head of emergency services.