Fireworks-related injuries now at 46, DOH says

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 46 fireworks-related injuries has so far been recorded days ahead of the New Year, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday.

The number of cases recorded from December 21 to December 29, 2019 is the same as in 2018, but 64 percent lower from the five-year average, DOH noted.

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.

Of the 46 injured, National Capital Region (NCR) had the most number of cases recorded with 18, followed by Region I with five cases. CALABARZON, Regions II, and V had four cases each.

DOH noted 16 injuries were caused by illegal fireworks such as piccolo, Boga and five-star.

Edited by JE