00:00As the country welcomes the new year, cases of firecracker-related injuries were reported
00:05across various hospitals with many cases involving burns and amputations caused by illegal firecrackers.
00:12Both Dose Reyes Memorial Medical Center and Bulacan Medical Center remain on high alert
00:17and are prepared to handle additional incidents in the coming days.
00:20PTD's Floyd Brins tells us more.
00:22The Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, or JRRMMC, recorded 83 firecracker-related
00:35injuries from December 31 to January 1, slightly lower than 94 cases reported last year.
00:41Most injuries involve burns, amputations, and wounds caused by firecrackers like Five
00:46Star, King Kong, Weasel Bomb, Quetis, and Goodbye Philippines.
00:50The hospital remains on high alert for more cases as incidents often increase on the
00:55first two days of January.
00:56Officials urged the public to seek immediate medical attention to avoid complications.
01:01No stray bullets injuries were reported.
01:26Meanwhile, the Bulacan Medical Center reported 10 firecracker-related injuries this new year,
01:32down from 15 last year.
01:34Victims ranged from a 7-year-old boy injured by a Five Star firecracker to a 41-year-old
01:41man hurt by Quetis.
01:43The hospital prepared its facilities, staff, and supplies for wound care and major operations,
01:48ensuring prompt treatment for all cases.
01:51All hospitals and health facilities are on code white alert until January 6.
01:56Reporting from PTV, Floyd Brents, Balitang Pambansa.
