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WHO: Venezuela’s death toll is likely to rise significantly

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EFE. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday that Venezuela’s death toll will likely rise significantly as search-and-rescue operations transition into the recovery phase following the recent earthquakes. “The earthquake that struck last week has claimed more than 2,300 lives, injured more than 5,000 people, and left nearly 16,000 homeless,” said WHO Director-General Tedros […]

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More than 2,600 foreign rescue workers join emergency operations in Venezuela

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The Daily Journal. — Venezuelan authorities reported on Sunday that international support for search-and-rescue operations continues to grow following the June 24 earthquakes. A total of 2,624 foreign rescue workers have joined the effort, bringing dozens of specialized teams and tons of medical supplies to assist emergency operations. Jorge Rodríguez, a leader of the United […]

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