In response to the needs for medical care and social welfare in the aftermath of the Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion, Minister Chiang Been-Huang of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) presided at the fourteenth meeting of the MOHW ad hoc group this afternoon (July 13th) to understand and discuss the inventory of medical capacity, supply of medications and medical supplies, medical referrals for the injured, the deployment and utilization of domestic medical personnel, the storage methods of cadaveric skin, and the allocation and usage of artificial skin. 

1. As of July 12th, the 1957 hotline has handled 970 inquiry calls, 2271 social workers have been sent out to provide care services, and 10,155 people were consoled. Follow up tracking was conducted on 91 people, of which 32 did not have welfare needs, 22 did not require follow up assistance, 3 required psychological counseling services and have been referred to mental health centers, 2 have received psychological counseling services, and 30 did not leave a contact number 

2. A total of 700,000 cm2 of cadaveric skin were purchased from abroad during the first phase of procurement, and 410,800 cm2 have been received. 289,200 cm2 of skin have yet to be imported. 304,500 cm2 of cadaveric skin have been allocated to 23 hospitals, and 154,400 cm2 of skin have been used for a usage rate of 50.7%. As for resource donations and allocations, 190 batches of medicines and medical supplies have been registered, and 27 hospitals have applied for allotments of supplies. After evaluation, 171 batches of supplies will be allocated. 

3. Statistics of hospitalization and treatment for the victims of the Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion: As of 10:00 on July 13th, 398 people continued to receive inpatient treatment at hospitals. Of the hospitalized victims, 265 were in the intensive care units, 213 were in critical condition, and 5 have passed away. They were treated at 46 hospitals in 13 cities and counties. The average percentage of burned area for the victims of this incident was about 44%. 248 people sustained burns that covered over 40% of their body, and 21 people sustained burns that covered over 80% of their body.　　 

The MOHW welcomes the public to visit the Information Section for the 0627 Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion to look up information regarding the supply of medication and medical supplies, the hospitalization and treatment for the victims, social welfare resources and fundraisers. The section can be found at http://www.mohw.gov.tw/CHT/blast/