North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says



COVID-19 North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says 159 expatriates remain under "medical observation" in DPRK amid fears of coronavirus spread Jeongmin Kim March 5, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sogwang North Korea has released 221 foreigners previously held in quarantine due to fears over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. The news comes just days after DPRK authorities were confirmed to have lifted many of the restrictive anti-coronavirus quarantine measures previously imposed on foreign residents in Pyongyang, but suggests that 159 expatriates may remain under medical observation. North Korea has released 221 foreigners previously held in quarantine due to fears over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. The news comes just days after DPRK authorities were confirmed to have lifted many of the restrictive anti-coronavirus quarantine measures previously imposed on foreign residents in Pyongyang, but suggests that 159 expatriates may remain under medical observation. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says

159 expatriates remain under "medical observation" in DPRK amid fears of coronavirus spread

Jeongmin Kim March 5, 2020

North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says

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North Korea has released 221 foreigners previously held in quarantine due to fears over the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday.

The news comes just days after DPRK authorities were confirmed to have lifted many of the restrictive anti-coronavirus quarantine measures previously imposed on foreign residents in Pyongyang, but suggests that 159 expatriates may remain under medical observation.

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