Relief workers are continuing to work around the clock, searching for survivors of the Sichuan earthquake. Simultaneously, preventive measures are being ramped up to prevent any possible epidemic outbreak.

Relief workers are continuing to work around the clock, searching for survivors of the Sichuan earthquake. (CCTV.com)

Chen Shengying, armed police, said, "As long as there is hope, we will seize every moment to keep searching. We are all giving 100 percent effort."

Hu Tingyu, volunteer rescuer, said, "I was deeply moved when I saw Premier Wen Jiabao inspecting the disaster-hit areas. He is almost 70 years old. I did not tell my wife that I'm here to help with the rescue work. But really, it's nothing. Anyone would do it."

(CCTV May 18, 2008)