Venezuela's earthquake death toll climbs to 1,943 as rescue hopes dwindle; over 60,000 missing · Pollar

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WHO warns of severe hospital strain and disease risk as death toll rises to 1,943 in Caracas and surrounding areas

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Venezuela's earthquake death toll climbs to 1,943 as rescue hopes dwindle; over 60,000 missing · Pollar