China's Ministry of Finance has earmarked 112 million yuan in emergency funds for epidemic prevention in earthquake-stricken zones. The ministry said on Saturday that more than half of the funds will be used to purchase and transport disinfectant materials.

China's Ministry of Finance has earmarked 112 million yuan in emergency funds for epidemic prevention in earthquake-stricken zones.(Xinhua photo)

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health says that as of 10 am on Saturday, no major epidemic or emergent public health incidents had been reported.

(CCTV May 26, 2008)