00:00The rise in the number of firecracker-related injuries in the country continues.
00:05According to the last report of the Department of Health,
00:07the number of firecrackers is not going down from 142 cases as of December 29.
00:13The number of firecrackers is estimated at 17 individuals
00:17from December 22 until yesterday.
00:20Most of the cases started with the use of prohibited firecrackers
00:26such as the five-star and piccolo firecrackers, as well as the boga firecrackers.
00:30Meanwhile, the DOH is reminding the public
00:33not to fire firecrackers,
00:34to be safe this new year,
00:37and to use alternative sounds such as drums and music.
00:42If you need help,
00:44you can call 911 Emergency Hotline or 1555 to the DOH Emergency.
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