Myanmar earthquake death toll reaches 2,719, likely to exceed 3,000

In addition, more than 4,500 have been injured and over 441 are still missing.

The death toll from a major earthquake last week in Myanmar is at 2,719, the chief of the ruling junta said on Tuesday, with the figure expected to exceed 3,000.

In a speech carried on state television, Min Aung Hlaing said also said there were 4,521 people injured and 441 missing after Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake.