The Welsh Ambulance Service is reaching out to
young people and families across the country to ‘respect and protect’ each
other and remain safe from injury and infection this Bonfire Night.
With November 05 falling during the all-Wales
Coronavirus firebreak period, the usual organised bonfires and firework
displays will not take place as Welsh Government guidelines
currently ban mixing with people from outside your household.
Director of Operations for Welsh Ambulance Service,
Lee Brooks said: “Bonfire Night often sees an increased number of calls to all
emergency services.
“In areas of communal living such a halls of
residence or blocks of flats, the temptation to meet others and celebrate may
be strong, but we appeal to everybody not to take part in any activities that
pose an increased risk of avoidable injury or viral transmission, and of course
only consuming alcohol in moderation.
“This year especially we would ask the public,
young people in particular, to help us keep our resources free for the most
life-threatening injuries and illnesses by avoiding un-regulated bonfires or
firework displays, respecting and protecting themselves, their families and
neighbours.”
As well as the risk of burns injuries, smoke from
fires and fireworks can aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma, and
people with asthma are at a higher risk of getting very sick from Coronavirus
which highlights the double medical risk at present from meeting with others
not in your household to celebrate.
The Operation
BANG campaign from ambulance partners in North Wales Police and
South Wales Fire Service offers an excellent resource of tips to keep you and
yours safe this Guy Fawkes night.
Should you require non-urgent medical advice the
NHS Wales 111 phone service is available 24/7 and also online at https://111.wales.nhs.uk/.
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