Fireworks-related injuries rise to 62 — DOH
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 62 fireworks-related injuries have so far been recorded a day ahead of the New Year, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.
The number of cases recorded from December 21 to December 31, 2019 is two cases higher compared to 2018, but 63 percent lower from the five-year average, DOH said.
The injuries were all due to fireworks, and no stray bullet injuries or firework ingestion cases have been reported. The DOH said there also have been no deaths.
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Of the 62 injured, National Capital Region (NCR) had the most number of cases recorded with 27, followed by Region I with eight cases.
DOH noted 20 injuries were caused by prohibited fireworks such as piccolo, boga and five-star.
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