Beichuan County temporarily closed for potential epidemic
2008-05-20 23:44:15 GMT 2008-05-21 07:44:15 (Beijing Time) SINA.com
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BEIJING, May 21- Beichuan County was closed yesterday to prevent potential epidemic, said earthquake relief headquarter of Beichuan according to the Beijing News.
Rescue teams have been temporarily evacuated. The headquarter has transferred 5,000 sets of anti-chemical suits to ensure the safety of rescue personnel.
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