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. In total, 33,044 people were also released from quarantine by Nov. 26, WHO said. Among those tested, 4,275 people reportedly developed a fever during their © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by 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.

In total, 33,044 people were also released from quarantine by Nov. 26, WHO said.

Among those tested, 4,275 people reportedly developed a fever during their

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

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