KIEV, Ukraine — A severe and snowy cold snap has killed at least 48 people across central and eastern Europe.
Officials have responded with measures ranging from opening shelters to dispensing hot tea, with particular concern for the homeless and elderly.
Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday that the number of people who died of hypothermia in recent days reached 30.
The Emergency Situations Ministry said on its website that most of the victims were found frozen on the streets. On Monday, officials had put the death toll at 18 people .... Read more at http://www.msnbc.msn.com
