North Korea tests 12,489 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases



Border Controls North Korea tests 12,489 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases Border remains closed “for an uncertain period” with public gathering and movement partially banned, WHO says Jeongmin Kim January 4, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV North Korea claims it tested nearly 12,500 people for COVID-19 and still has not had a single confirmed case, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). On Monday, WHO related that the DPRK ran COVID-19 tests on 24,704 samples taken from 12,489 people as of Dec. 24, 2020. Among those tested, 787 people were newly swabbed during the seven-day period of Dec. 18 to Dec. 24, suggesting a testing pace similar to the previous month. North Korea claims it tested nearly 12,500 people for COVID-19 and still has not had a single confirmed case, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). On Monday, WHO related that the DPRK ran COVID-19 tests on 24,704 samples taken from 12,489 people as of Dec. 24, 2020. Among those tested, 787 people were newly swabbed during the seven-day period of Dec. 18 to Dec. 24, suggesting a testing pace similar to the previous month. 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 tests 12,489 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

Border remains closed “for an uncertain period” with public gathering and movement partially banned, WHO says

Jeongmin Kim January 4, 2021

North Korea tests 12,489 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

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North Korea claims it tested nearly 12,500 people for COVID-19 and still has not had a single confirmed case, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).

On Monday, WHO related that the DPRK ran COVID-19 tests on 24,704 samples taken from 12,489 people as of Dec. 24, 2020. Among those tested, 787 people were newly swabbed during the seven-day period of Dec. 18 to Dec. 24, suggesting a testing pace similar to the previous month.

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