After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it's still COVID-free



COVID-19 After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free Self-reported data to the WHO continues record streak while no apparent progress made on vaccine deliveries to DPRK Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun, June 12, 2021 North Korea claimed there were no positive COVID-19 cases in the country after testing a cumulative total of 29,615 persons, according to self-reported data in an updated World Health Organization (WHO) report. The total number of samples tested so far is 58,956, the report added. Between May 28 and June 3, North Korea said it tested 710 people, among which 141 had “influenza-like illness and/or severe acute respiratory infections,” according to the report. North Korea claimed there were no positive COVID-19 cases in the country after testing a cumulative total of 29,615 persons, according to self-reported data in an updated World Health Organization (WHO) report. The total number of samples tested so far is 58,956, the report added. Between May 28 and June 3, North Korea said it tested 710 people, among which 141 had “influenza-like illness and/or severe acute respiratory infections,” according to the report. 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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After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free

Self-reported data to the WHO continues record streak while no apparent progress made on vaccine deliveries to DPRK

Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021

After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free

Rodong Sinmun, June 12, 2021

North Korea claimed there were no positive COVID-19 cases in the country after testing a cumulative total of 29,615 persons, according to self-reported data in an updated World Health Organization (WHO) report.

The total number of samples tested so far is 58,956, the report added. Between May 28 and June 3, North Korea said it tested 710 people, among which 141 had “influenza-like illness and/or severe acute respiratory infections,” according to the report.

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