North Korea says it’s COVID-free after pulling out of Olympics and World Cup



COVID-19 North Korea says it’s COVID-free after pulling out of Olympics and World Cup Latest self-reported data continues DPRK claims of zero positive tests in the country Jeongmin Kim May 24, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON DPRK Today \| A North Korean quarantine worker taking a laborer's temperature (file photo) North Korea has yet again claimed to have zero confirmed COVID-19 cases inside its territory after testing a total of 27,446 persons, according to an updated report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday. North Korea says 726 people were tested during the period from May 7 to May 13, which reportedly included 148 people who had “influenza-like illness and/or severe acute respiratory infections.” North Korea has yet again claimed to have zero confirmed COVID-19 cases inside its territory after testing a total of 27,446 persons, according to an updated report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday. North Korea says 726 people were tested during the period from May 7 to May 13, which reportedly included 148 people who had “influenza-like illness and/or severe acute respiratory infections.” 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 says it’s COVID-free after pulling out of Olympics and World Cup

Latest self-reported data continues DPRK claims of zero positive tests in the country

Jeongmin Kim May 24, 2021

North Korea says it’s COVID-free after pulling out of Olympics and World Cup

DPRK Today | A North Korean quarantine worker taking a laborer's temperature (file photo)

North Korea has yet again claimed to have zero confirmed COVID-19 cases inside its territory after testing a total of 27,446 persons, according to an updated report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday.

North Korea says 726 people were tested during the period from May 7 to May 13, which reportedly included 148 people who had “influenza-like illness and/or severe acute respiratory infections.”

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