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In order to avoid incidents and burns, the Ministry of Health delivered a series of recommendations for the night of candles.
The traditional night of candles arrived in the capital and, given the conditions that arise from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health delivered a series of recommendations to avoid accidents and burns.
Since last week, they have insisted on prohibitions for the sale of gunpowder to the public, as well as the capital and the Government announced that for these dates no pyrotechnic shows will be hired to celebrate Christmas. Likewise, the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá announced that it will carry out permanent monitoring in hospitals, as well as the cases of minors who are burned.
“Fathers, mothers and caregivers are solely responsible for the injuries that may be caused to children by the manipulation of these elements. Therefore, they should watch over them at all times and should not supply or allow them to manipulate fireworks to avoid injury or poisoning ”, indicated the Ministry of Health.
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On the other hand, due to the pandemic, the use of alcohol and antibacterial gel has become common, however, their manipulation with fire is dangerous, so the call is made so that once the candles are lit, not use no alcohol, but with soap and water.
Likewise, it is recommended to light chandeliers and lanterns, in addition, to do so away from fabrics or materials that are easy to burn. In the event of burns, four points were enabled for care: Simón Bolívar Hospital, Suba Hospital, Santa Fe de Bogotá Foundation and La Misericordia Pediatric Hospital Foundation.
In addition to this, it is requested not to apply creams, ointments, ointments, home or medicinal remedies; if blister forms, avoid bursting; wash the affected area with cold or ice water, and go to the nearest medical center or call the emergency line 123.
Finally, it is recalled that biosecurity measures must continue to be observed, such as the use of a mask, distancing and constant hand washing. In 2019, during December 7 and 8, 24 burned people were registered in the capital, of which five were minors.
