COVID-19 pandemic.The number of calls to Alberta Poison and Drug Information Service (PASIS) increased by 73 per cent in 2020, according to the University of Alberta’s Injury Prevention Centre.The spike started when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, as people increased their hand hygiene and cleaning routines.
People are poisoning themselves with cleaning supplies as coronavirus spreads: study “While these products are essential for cleaning and preventing the spread of the virus, when they are used incorrectly, they can cause unintentional poisoning and serious injuries,” said Kathy Belton, associate director of the Injury Prevention Centre.“When they are left in common areas and within the reach of children, kids can accidentally ingest them.