Foreigners rush to leave Japan as radiation threat grows

Foreigners rush to leave Japan as radiation threat grows

TOKYO: Even as the Japanese authorities continued with attempts to contain the risk of leaks from a quake-hit nuclear plant, fears of radiation exposure have spread, prompting an exodus of foreign nationals from the country following warnings by several countries for their nationals to leave unsafe zones, including Tokyo.

There was panic buying of salt in China, where many believe the iodine in the commodity can help ward off the effects of radiation exposure.

About 25 air passengers from Japan were also observed with slightly higher levels of exposure to radiation upon arrival in Taiwan, and authorities in South Korea reported unusually high radiation levels on three passengers who had arrived.


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