This Easter season some undoubtedly devout Christian Filipinos will be having themselves nailed to the cross, in what is also becoming a popular tourist activity to attend. The central healthcare authorities have issued guidelines on properly hygienic crucifixions.
From the BBC:
The health department has strongly advised penitents to check the condition of the whips they plan to use to lash their backs, the Manila Times newspaper reports.
They want people to have what they call “well-maintained” whips.
In the hot and dusty atmosphere, officials warn, using unhygienic whips to make deep cuts in the body could lead to tetanus and other infections.
And they advise that the nails used to fix people to crosses must be properly disinfected first. Often people soak the nails in alcohol throughout the year.
In the hot and dusty atmosphere, officials warn, using unhygienic whips to make deep cuts in the body could lead to tetanus and other infections.More from BBC News…