Details of school casualties had been under non-governmental investigation since December 2008 by volunteers including artist and architect Ai Weiwei, who had been constantly posting updates on his blog since March 2009. The official tally of students killed in the earthquake was not released until May 7, 2009, almost a year after the earthquake. According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, the earthquake killed 5,335 students and left another 546 children disabled. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the Chinese government declared that parents who had lost their only children would get free treatment from fertility clinics to reverse vasectomies and tubal ligations conducted by family planning authorities.
How many students were disabled in Xinhua?
546
According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, the earthquake killed 5,335 students and left another 546 children disabled.
According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, the earthquake killed five thousand, three hundred thirty-five students and left another five hundred forty-six children disabled.
How many students were disabled in Xinhua?