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Myanmar 's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as deaths pass 3,000 .
The halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by Friday 's quake.
The death toll rose to 3,003 on Wednesday , with more than 4,500 people injured.
Rescuers pulled two men alive from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar 's capital, a third from a guesthouse.
Countries have pledged millions in assistance to help Myanmar and humanitarian aid organizations.
India and China have been especially quick and generous with assistance.
The U.S. government has pledged $2 million in emergency aid and sent a three -person team to assess how best to respond.
Many areas are without power, telephone or cellphone connections, difficult to reach by road.
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