The death toll from devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday may be as high as 50,000 to 100,000 people, and other 250,000 injured, Haitian Health Minister Alex Larsen told a press conference on Friday.

The catastrophic quake could have also left some 1.5 million Haitians homeless, Larson said. All the sport centers in the capital city Port-au-Prince will be used as medical centers to assist the injured, Larson added.

The devastating quake destroyed nearly 70 percent of the buildings in Port-au-Prince, including the presidential palace, ministries’ offices, hospitals and schools were all affected.

Obama recently unveiled its recent moves to help Haiti victims. Announcing the declaration of TPS (Temporary Protected Status), giving special privileges for Haitians currently residing in the US, allowing them to stay and extend their US visa for the next 18 months.