@elviaq91: A significant new damage assessment has emerged following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Panama on October 9. ⚠️ NEWLY REPORTED DEVELOPMENTS * Nearly 900 homes are now reported damaged, compared with approximately 426 in Saturday’s assessment. * More than 200 aftershocks have been recorded since the original earthquake. * At least 14 bridges have sustained damage in Veraguas and Los Santos provinces. * 27 people have been injured. No deaths have been reported. * The United States has pledged $5 million in assistance and is sending a 20-person team to support rescue operations and infrastructure assessments. * Classes have been suspended nationwide for Monday, October 12. Panama’s government has declared a national state of emergency, allowing up to $100 million to be allocated for relief efforts. Panama Canal shipping operations remain unaffected. #panama #Earthquake #Update

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