North Korea tested 9,300 people for COVID-19 and still claims to have zero cases



COVID-19 North Korea tested 9,300 people for COVID-19 and still claims to have zero cases The DPRK relayed new numbers to the World Health Organization. The country ran 18,472 COVID-19 tests as of Nov. 26. Won-Gi Jung December 10, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV North Korea says it tested more than 9,300 people for COVID-19 and has zero confirmed cases, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). On Thursday, WHO — which periodically receives updates from the North Korean government — said that a total of 18,472 samples from 9,373 people were tested for COVID-19 as of Nov. 26. Meanwhile, none of these tests came up positive for the virus as of Dec. 3. North Korea says it tested more than 9,300 people for COVID-19 and has zero confirmed cases, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). On Thursday, WHO — which periodically receives updates from the North Korean government — said that a total of 18,472 samples from 9,373 people were tested for COVID-19 as of Nov. 26. Meanwhile, none of these tests came up positive for the virus as of Dec. 3. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 tested 9,300 people for COVID-19 and still claims to have zero cases

The DPRK relayed new numbers to the World Health Organization. The country ran 18,472 COVID-19 tests as of Nov. 26.

Won-Gi Jung December 10, 2020

North Korea tested 9,300 people for COVID-19 and still claims to have zero cases

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North Korea says it tested more than 9,300 people for COVID-19 and has zero confirmed cases, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).

On Thursday, WHO — which periodically receives updates from the North Korean government — said that a total of 18,472 samples from 9,373 people were tested for COVID-19 as of Nov. 26. Meanwhile, none of these tests came up positive for the virus as of Dec. 3.

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