In the opening hours of the “Conscience for Life, Holy Week 2025-2026” public safety and health operation, regional emergency authorities have confirmed that dozens of people have sought and received medical care for alcohol-induced poisoning, alongside a smaller cluster of food poisoning cases. The first official situation update released by the local Emergency Operations Center (COE), compiled in coordination with the National Health Service, lays out the full early breakdown of incidents: across the monitored area, 66 people have been diagnosed with acute alcohol intoxication. Of those affected, three are underage minors aged between 14 and 17 years old, a detail that has amplified public health concerns around underage access to alcohol during the popular holiday period. Alongside the alcohol-related cases, an additional 19 cases of food poisoning have been logged by health officials in the same early window of the operation. In response to these early incident numbers, the COE has reissued a formal public appeal, urging all residents and visitors celebrating the Holy Week holiday to consume alcoholic drinks in moderation, implement consistent food safety precautions, and prioritize safeguards to prevent underage drinking and exposure to harmful substances during the festive season.
COE reports 66 alcohol poisonings; among the cases are three minors
