United (Ichud) Hatzalah officials on Thursday afternoon, Lag B’Omer, at 14:00 reported having treated a total of 577 people at the Rashbi since Lag B’Omer began. Patients treated presented with an array of medical scenarios including cardiac, soft tissue injuries, trauma resulting from a fall, light burns, and respiratory problems.

David Krisfel, who is heading the UH frontal medical clinic reports that in 306 cases there was no need to transport the patient to a hospital. He adds that in the men’s clinic, 196 cases were treated and 75 additional patients at the women’s side for a total of 577 people receiving medical care.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)