Three people have died from CO poisoning over the past two weeks in two separate incidents. The first was caused by soot blocking the flue of a boiler’s exhaust vent, while the second occurred due to a malfunction in a coal-fired convector heater.

• Since September 1, 2012, 49 incidents of CO poisoning have been reported to the surveillance system, affecting 97 people, 64 of whom were transported to a hospital emergency department.

• The improper use of a brazier or barbecue inside a residence caused two incidents of accidental poisoning, affecting 7 people, 5 of whom were hospitalized.