Myanmar earthquake death toll surges past 2,700 as rescue efforts continue amidst overwhelmed health system

The current death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with over 4,500 injuries and 441 people reported missing. The quake has caused widespread destruction, with reports of damaged or destroyed mosques, including at least 60 in the city of Mandalay, and significant obstacles hindering rescue operations, such as damaged roads, collapsed bridges, and unstable communications.