North Korea reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing



COVID-19 North Korea reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing For 10 weeks in a row now, the World Health Organization has not published testing or quarantine numbers for the DPRK Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV North Korea claims to have zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of March 11, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). For ten weeks in a row now, WHO updates have not mentioned how many people in North Korea have been quarantined or tested for COVID-19. The DPRK self-reports its COVID-19-related statistics to WHO, which could only relay that the country was still testing samples for the virus in recent weeks. North Korea claims to have zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of March 11, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). For ten weeks in a row now, WHO updates have not mentioned how many people in North Korea have been quarantined or tested for COVID-19. The DPRK self-reports its COVID-19-related statistics to WHO, which could only relay that the country was still testing samples for the virus in recent weeks. 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 reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing

For 10 weeks in a row now, the World Health Organization has not published testing or quarantine numbers for the DPRK

Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2021

North Korea reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing

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North Korea claims to have zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of March 11, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).

For ten weeks in a row now, WHO updates have not mentioned how many people in North Korea have been quarantined or tested for COVID-19. The DPRK self-reports its COVID-19-related statistics to WHO, which could only relay that the country was still testing samples for the virus in recent weeks.

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