Since September 1, 2012, 785 cases of CO poisoning have been reported to the surveillance system, involving 2,559 people, including 28 deaths.

Over the past two weeks (2013_S04 and 2013_S05):

• Among the 7 cases of CO poisoning linked to the use of a fire pit or barbecue, a mass poisoning incident affecting 7 people, including 1 death, occurred while using a fire pit in a home,

• A mass poisoning incident occurred at a preschool in the Paris region involving 33 people, the majority of whom were children. The ongoing investigation is focused on identifying the source.