Four hurt in firecracker blasts
INCLUDING A 7-YEAR-OLD CHILD
THE Provincial Health Office (PHO) already recorded four firecracker-related injuries, a week before the New Year revelry.
In a radio interview on Monday, PHO chief Dr. Anna de Guzman said the injuries were recorded from Dec. 23 to Dec. 25.
She said one of the victims is a 7-year-old child who played ‘kwitis’, two were injured by using ‘boga’ and another lit a ‘five-star’.
The victims, residents of San Carlos City, Bayambang, Manaoag, and Dagupan City, suffered blast injuries on their hands, forearms and neck and fortunately no amputation was done.
”So far, no victim from stray bullet was reported,” De Guzman said.
PHO’s data showed that the number is higher compared to the three injuries that were recorded over the same period last year.
Meanwhile, the PHO has already issued a memorandum to the 14 provincial government-run hospitals to intensify their preparedness for the New Year’s Eve celebration.
De Guzman said all provincial hospitals are presently on Code White alert status until Dec. 30 adding that Code Red alert status will be in place from Dec. 31 up to Jan. 1, 2022.
Code White means all medical personnel are on call anytime even during their day-off. They will help complement the response to emergency cases.
“Under Code Red, all personnel are on-duty manning emergency room and operating room for possible amputation of limbs… internists will be assisting emergency health teams,” De Guzman said.
She urged residents to use alternative noisemakers, such as karaoke and organizing fireworks displays in an open area instead of using firecrackers.
Among the banned firecrackers are Piccolo, Super Lolo, Atomic Triangle, Large Judas Belt, Large Bawang, Pillbox, Bosa, Goodbye Philippines, Bin Laden, Mother Rocket, Lolo Thunder, Coke in Can, Atomic Bomb, Five Star, Pla-Pla, Giant Whistle Bomb, Kabasi and Watusi.
De Guzman also reminded the public to drink moderately and avoid driving under the influence of liquor to prevent vehicular accidents. (Jerick Pasiliao)
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