He said he's aware of at least 17 previous cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in the past few weeks. VGH is the only hospital in the province with a hyperbaric chamber used to treat carbon monoxide poisoning. Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:HeadacheDizzinessNauseaSymptoms worsen as carbon monoxide builds up in the blood. says anyone who believes they have carbon monoxide poisoning should leave the area right away, and call 911 or go to the emergency room. More than 300 people in Canada die of carbon monoxide poisoning every year, according to a 2017 report from the B.C.

Source: CBC News December 06, 2018 17:20 UTC