Over 1,000 medical cases logged from Quiapo procession
(Niño Jesus Orbeta/Philippine Daily Inquirer / file photo)
MANILA, Philippines — The Quiapo Church has logged a total of 1,152 medical cases, three of them critical, after the procession of the image of Jesus Nazarene on Good Friday.
According to Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan, more than 532,000 devotees attended the procession from 11:15 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, until 10:45 a.m. on Good Friday.
“Mayroon pong 1,152 medical cases; siyam po rito ang dinala sa iba’t ibang ospital ng DOH [Department of Health] sa Maynila. Base po sa ulat, tatlo ang nasa malubhang kalagayan,” Licuanan said in a video statement.
(There are 1,152 medical cases; from this figure, nine were brought to different DOH hospitals in Manila. Based on reports, three are in critical condition.)
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“Kasalukuyan pong tinitipon pa ng mga kinatawan ng Quiapo Church ang detalye ng kanilang kalagayan, at patuloy po kaming magbibigay ng karagdagang impormasyon sa pangyayari,” Licuanan added.
(Quiapo Church is currently collecting details on their conditions and we will continue to provide additional information on the matter.)
Meanwhile, Licuanan noted that no incident threatened peace and order, safety, and security.
“Buo ang pag-asa, sama-sama nating salubungin ang maluwalhating Pasko ng Pagkabuhay ni Jesus nang may panibagong sigla sa pananampalataya, pagkalinga sa kapwa, at mabuting pananaw sa buhay,” Licuanan said.
(With hope, let’s welcome Easter Sunday with new enthusiasm for faith, compassion, and positive outlook in life.)
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The DOH previously reminded the public to follow health protocols in observing the Holy Week.
This includes staying hydrated and comfortable amid the intense heat in many areas; preparing food safely and properly to avoid food-borne illnesses; and ensuring road safety to avoid any injuries.
The agency placed all of its hospitals and health facilities under “code white” this Holy Week, where its Health Emergency Management Bureau Operation Centers and DOH hospitals are on standby to provide health-related assistance.
