The death toll from the earthquake that struck Yunnan Province on August 3 has reached 615, according to local authorities, as many are still struggling to survive without shelter or access to good and potable water.
A further 3,143 people are being treated for injuries whilst 114 are still missing.
Authorities have now warned of increased risks of a tuberculosis outbreak, as people are living in emergency camps with limited access to clean drinking water.
Yunnan province already has a higher than average tuberculosis rate. Officials from the National Health and Family Planning Commission are concerned that damaged infrastructure and a lack of resources will hinder epidemic prevention efforts.
There are currently 1,668 military and civilian medical workers on site providing medical care.
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from the photo, the road looks very good, so there is possible have one water tank truck every two days ... and some places, where the road is broken, they may use some "advanced military vehicles" or simply get some old good Nissan Patrol or Land rover, but the city pu..ies buying Cayenne shopping bags which can not do nothing outside of road...
Aug 11, 2014 11:54 Report Abuse
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