200 people died due to toxic drug in British Columbia

The death toll from toxic drug overdoses in British Columbia has risen to 200.

According to the B.C. Coroner's Service report, 200 people died in July.

The BC Coroner's Service says 198 people died last month.

The coroner says at least 1,455 deaths between January and July this year have been linked to the supply of the unregulated toxic drug.

"We will be recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day in two days," said Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe.

Drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10 and 59, more than murder, suicide, accidents and disease combined, Lisa said.

It is worth noting that more than 12,739 people have died since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in 2016.