00:00And as the country welcomes the new year, cases of firecracker-related injuries were
00:05reported across various hospitals, with many cases involving burns and amputations caused
00:10by illegal firecrackers.
00:12Both the Jose Arreaz Memorial Medical Center and Bulacan Medical Center remain on high
00:18alert and are prepared to handle additional incidents in the coming days.
00:22PTV's Floyd Brens tells us more.
00:31The Jose Arreaz Memorial Medical Center, or JRRMMC, recorded 83 firecracker-related
00:37injuries from December 31 to January 1, slightly lower than 94 cases reported last year.
00:44Most injuries involve burns, amputations and wounds caused by firecrackers like Five Star,
00:49King Kong, Weasel Bomb, Treatise and Goodbye Philippines.
00:53The hospital remains on high alert for more cases as incidents often increase on the first
00:58two days of January.
00:59Officials urged the public to seek immediate medical attention to avoid complications.
01:04No stray bullets injuries were reported.
01:29Meanwhile, the Bulacan Medical Center reported 10 firecracker-related injuries this new year,
01:35down from 15 last year.
01:37Victims ranged from a 7-year-old boy injured by a Five Star firecracker to a 41-year-old
01:43man hurt by Quittis.
01:45The hospital prepared its facilities, staff and supplies for wound care and major operations,
01:51ensuring prompt treatment for all cases.
01:53All hospitals and health facilities are on code white alert until January 6.
01:58Floyd Brens, from the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.
