Haiti earthquake update: Death toll rises to 1,297
US geological officials estimate thousands may have been killed.Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry declared a state of emergency after the quake, and said government resources would be mobilised to help victims.Hospitals across the country have been pushed to the brink and roads carrying critical supplies remain blocked.“We have started to send medications and medical personnel to the facilities that are affected.
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