Next phase of suffering: Disease outbreak in the Philippines

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The natural disaster in the Philippines has resulted in 10,000 deaths. While families grieve their loved ones experts warn against disease outbreaks that are likely to occur in the next few days. Clean water, sanitation and uncovered bodies are the most common leaders of bacteria and other infectious diseases. We speak to disease experts and Bernard Curbland who is currently down there near the disaster zone.

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