MFAT Tsunami Update 28, 4pm Friday 14 January

1 As of 4pm the overall number of people on the MFAT database for the entire affected areas is 3759, of whom 3452 are confirmed alive and well.

2 The number of confirmed deaths is two (see previous update re June Kander who holds Canadian citizenship). One remains in hospital (in India). There are four people missing and now presumed to be deceased. There are currently no individuals who have been identified as warranting a concentrated effort to determine their whereabouts.

3 The database also has 300 other people who may have been in the region. Enquiries continue to be made to account for these people, the majority of whom there is no particular concern for.

4 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is taking phone inquiries about New Zealanders of concern following the tsunami in South Asia. The number to call is 04 439 8000.

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