Beichuan county seat has been sealed off; rescue workers in chemical protection suits withdraw temporarily

Yesterday, the reporter learned from the Beichuan Earthquake Resistance Command Post that Beichuan county town had been sealed off yesterday morning to prevent the outbreak of an epidemic. At present, the rescue workers have temporarily withdrawn from the urban area of Beichuan county town. It was learned that the command post had urgently called in 5000 sets of chemical protective clothing to ensure the safety of rescue workers.