In provision of the medical and social welfare needs following the Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (“MoHW”) continues to monitor the medical treatment of explosion victims, utilization of cadaveric skin, dispatch of medical supplies, provision of care, and distribution of hardship allowances to relevant personnel. The statuses of the preceding conditions are as follows: 

1. Victim’s medical treatment: As of 1 October, 10:00 a.m., a total of 107 remain hospitalized for treatment, of whom 19 were in ICU. A total of 12 victims were in critical condition, and there were 12 reported fatalities. 

2. Provision of care services: As of 30 September, a total of 6,104 social workers have been dispatched, offering condolences to 29,918 victims and related family members. Medical social workers were dispatched 35,101 times, providing care services to 72,829 victims and related family members. 

3. Cadaveric skin amounting to 700,000 cm2 has been imported from abroad in the first batch and distributed to 34 hospitals, of which 589,500 cm2 has been supplied, and 531,900 cm2 has been utilized, achieving a utilization rate of 90.2%. 110,500 cm2 remain in FDA inventories and 55,700 cm2 remain in hospital inventories. 
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In terms of the review and approval of hardship and overtime (as of 1 October), medical personnel applications have been received from 56 hospitals for a total allowance amount of NT $135,197,807, of which NT $2,972,986 has been approved. Nursing personnel applications have been received from 62 hospitals for a total allowance of NT $75,703,700, of which NT $10,780,128 has been approved. Social worker applications have been received from 69 hospitals for a total allowance of NT $5,367,003, of which NT $2,258,577 has been approved. Other applications are currently under review and/or have been notified for additional documents.