Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 26) — An additional 24 injuries related to firecrackers and fireworks were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) as of 6 a.m. the day after Christmas, bringing the total count to 52, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said on Tuesday.
On a post in X (formerly Twitter), Herbosa said the latest 24 cases occurred either at home, in the streets, or at a designated fireworks area.
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SUMMARY CASE PROFILE OF 24 NEW CASES:
– Age range: 5-52 years (Median: 13.2)
– Male: 23
– Occurred at home: 11, Street: 11, Designated area: 1, Others: 1
– Active: 21
– Illegal: 16— Teddy Herbosa MD ❎ (@Teddybird) December 26, 2023
