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The earthquake tragedy has united Chinese and foreigners alike
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Beijing Review Exclusive Home> Web> Special> Aftermath of the Quake> Beijing Review Exclusive
UPDATED: May-26-2008 NO. 22 MAY 29, 2008
Earthquake Numbers
 

Death Toll : 55,239

Injured : 281,066

Missing : 24,949

Financial Relief

May 22, 2 p.m.-China had appropriated 13.975 billion yuan ($2 billion) in relief funds for quake-ravaged areas, including 10.295 billion yuan ($1.47 billion) from the central government budget and 3.68 billion yuan ($525.71 million) from local government budgets.

Medical Relief

-- May 22, 12 a.m.-68,608 people injured by the earthquake had been hospitalized, 3,444 injured in the quake had died in hospitals, 28,497 people had recovered and been discharged, while 33,665 were still being treated, and 3,002 patients had been transferred outside of Sichuan for further treatment.

-- May 21, 12 a.m.-Ministry of Health had sent 7,638 medical rescuers and epidemic preventing workers.

-- May 21-445 tons of disinfectant had reached the quake-hit areas.

Armed Forces Deployed

-- May 18, 12 p.m.-People's Liberation Army (PLA) and armed police had deployed 113,080 rescuers.

-- May 20, 6 p.m.-PLA and armed police had sent 35,700 tents to offer temporary shelter for over 300,000 victims.

Other Relief Efforts

-- May 22, 12 a.m.-China had received 21.416 billion yuan ($3.06 billion) in cash from donors at home and abroad.

-- May 22, 12 a.m.-Disaster relief to Sichuan had included 403,340 tents, 2,305,884 quilts and 3.052 million pieces of clothing.



 
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