North Korea tests 13,259 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases



COVID-19 North Korea tests 13,259 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases WHO adds that “travel restrictions have been imposed” in the country, but it is unclear when these were introduced Won-Gi Jung January 11, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV North Korea claims it tested nearly 13,300 people for COVID-19 and still has had “zero” confirmed cases, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). On Sunday, WHO said that the DPRK has conducted COVID-19 tests on 26,244 samples taken from 13,259 people as of Dec. 31, 2020. 770 people were newly tested during the seven-day period of Dec. 25 and Dec. 31, according to the report. North Korea claims it tested nearly 13,300 people for COVID-19 and still has had “zero” confirmed cases, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). On Sunday, WHO said that the DPRK has conducted COVID-19 tests on 26,244 samples taken from 13,259 people as of Dec. 31, 2020. 770 people were newly tested during the seven-day period of Dec. 25 and Dec. 31, according to the report. 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 tests 13,259 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

WHO adds that “travel restrictions have been imposed” in the country, but it is unclear when these were introduced

Won-Gi Jung January 11, 2021

North Korea tests 13,259 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

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North Korea claims it tested nearly 13,300 people for COVID-19 and still has had “zero” confirmed cases, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).

On Sunday, WHO said that the DPRK has conducted COVID-19 tests on 26,244 samples taken from 13,259 people as of Dec. 31, 2020. 770 people were newly tested during the seven-day period of Dec. 25 and Dec. 31, according to the report.

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