Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found

Chinese rescuers move a survivor out from a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar (Cai Yang/Xinhua via AP)
Chinese rescuers move a survivor out from a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar (Cai Yang/Xinhua via AP)

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago has increased to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said.

In a short statement, the military said another 4,715 people have been injured and 341 are missing.

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