(Infographic courtesy of DOH-Bicol)
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) on Wednesday recorded 20 cumulative firecracker-related injuries from Dec. 21 to Jan. 3.
In a report, the agency said 12 of the injured are from Albay province, five from Camarines Sur, two from Camarines Norte, and one from Naga City.
DOH-5 said "kwitis" was the most common cause of injuries, registering seven cases, followed by "five-star" with five cases; improvised canon, four cases; fountain, one; and unknown fireworks, three.
"All the 20 individuals were discharged already and sent home, and surveillance will continue until Jan. 6," the report said. (PNA)
