Firecracker injuries soar to 52
The Department of Health on Tuesday recorded 24 additional cases of fireworks-related injuries, bringing the total so far to 52.
The victims ranged in age from five to 52 years, with only one female, according to the DoH.
It noted that 22 or 92 percent of the incidents occurred at home or nearby streets; 21 or 88 percent involved the perpetrator; with 16 or 67 percent of the fireworks being illegal.
The new cases included the first five cases of traumatic amputations involving three minors and two adults.
The victims used the boga, pla-pla, five-star and Goodbye Philippines firecrackers, which are all illegal, and the legal whistle bomb.
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The amputations occurred in the National Capital Region, Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, Davao Region and Central Visayas.
Of the 52 total cases, 20 were in the NCR, six in Central Luzon, and five in SOCCSKSARGEN.
The department reiterated its call to the public to put safety first and use alternatives like noise and light-producing devices, sound systems, bells, pots and pans, or tambourines to avoid debilitating and life-threatening injuries.
