MANILA, Philippines — The number of firecracker-related injuries in the Philippines posted a double-digit decrease as the country celebrates the New Year, the Department of Health reported Wednesday. At a press conference, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that 164 firecracker-related injuries were recorded from December 21 to January 1. The highest number of injuries was reported in Metro Manila. According to the Health chief, there were no cases of firecracker ingestion and stray bullet injuries and deaths reported during the 2020 revelry. “We will not stop until we achieve zero firecracker injuries,” Duque said.

Source: Philippine Star January 01, 2020 04:41 UTC