Haiti registers nearly 2,000 casualties as a result of the earthquake

Meanwhile, a tropical storm has hit this country in the Caribbean, impeding search-saving efforts.

According to authorities, the number of victims has increased by more than 500 to 1,941 on August 17th.

More than 9,900 people are said to be injured.

This situation is very difficult. The population is facing a host of emergency humanitarian needs”, Haiti's prime minister, Ariel Henry, has said through a tweet.

The government has thanked national and international partners, who have helped in the search-saving effort.

As a result of the earthquake, 60,000 houses have been destroyed, just like many public buildings.

Many are believed to still be in ruins from August 14th, when the earthquake occurred.

Two natural disasters hit this country when Haiti is facing the murder of President Jovenel Moise on July 7th.

The coronavirus pandemic is another challenge to this country. /rel/