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http://www.cctv.com/english/20080530/103479.shtml
Water quality closely tested in Sichuan
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Source: CCTV.com | 05-30-2008 13:40
Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China
More than 66,000 public health personnel are working at the frontline to prevent the breakout of any major diseases in the quake zone.
An expert team from Hunan Province tested water quality as soon as they arrived in Pengzhou City.
One member of Hunan Epidemic Prevention Team said "For disasters of such magnitude, water disinfection must reach a certain standard, which has not yet been met here."
Most water resources in the quake zones are exposed to contamination. During disinfection rounds, experts from other provinces visit each household to ensure that everyone has access to safe drinking water. They also conduct workshops on public hygiene for local residents.
Tang Zhenzhu, Deputy Director of Guangxi Epidemic Prevention Center said "Leftover food must not be eaten even if it's well reheated. That's because some viruses cannot be killed this way."
Temporary shelters and re-settlement residences are also being taken care of.
One member of Chongqing Epidemic Prevention Team said "We spray two to three kilograms of disinfectant twice between 8am and 5pm."
Disinfectant powder is also put inside water tanks, bathroom drainage pipes and other exposed water resources to minimize contamination.
Editor:Xiong Qu
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