Efforts are ongoing to ensure that every injured person receives medical care after a magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. The powerful quake hit Xigaze City on Tuesday morning, claiming at least 126 lives, damaging 27,248 homes, and affecting about 61,500 people.
Medical experts are providing treatment to all injured patients at a hospital in Xigaze, with additional experts conducting online consultations. Local authorities have mobilized resources to aid rescue operations, and temporary shelters are being set up for displaced residents.
The community has come together in the wake of the disaster, with volunteers assisting in relief efforts and providing support to those affected. The focus remains on treating the injured, searching for survivors, and rebuilding homes to help victims regain a sense of normalcy.
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Efforts ongoing to treat injured, resettle earthquake victims
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