[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Magen David Adom spokesman Zaki Heller reported at 7:00AM IL that hundreds of EMTs, paramedics and doctors are providing first aid in Meron for those requiring the service. In addition to hundreds of personnel, MDA is operating a medical clinic staffed by doctors in addition to basic and advanced life support ambulances standing by along with medicycles which respond with easier access due the volume of visitors.

MDA reports treating 353 people as of 7:00AM, including syncopal episodes, cardiac-related, chronic medical issues, and soft tissue injuries. 37 of the patents required ambulance transport to a local hospital, Poriah Hospital in Tiveria or Zif Hospital in Tzfat.

In the event of a medical emergency, dial 101.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo Credit: MDA spokesman unit)