The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Monday afternoon that a total of 3,306 people were assisted by trained PRC personnel and volunteers during the Eucharistic Masses and other events of visiting Pope Francis both in Manila and Tacloban City in Leyte.

In an updated report from PRC’s Operations Center as of 2 p.m. of Jan. 19, PRC said the services given ranged from blood pressure checking, minor and major medical emergencies, patient transport to hospitals via ambulances, and giving welfare support.

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