North Korea reports no COVID cases amid rumblings of humanitarian aid



COVID-19 North Korea reports no COVID cases amid rumblings of humanitarian aid DPRK tells WHO it tested 693 people as UNICEF renews sanctions exemption for medical assistance Bryan Betts August 16, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 16, 2021) \| North Korean officials disinfect the Susongchon General Foodstuff Factory in Chongjin as part of the state's anti-epidemic measures North Korea claims it still has had no cases of COVID-19 after testing an additional 693 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), amid reports that humanitarian aid flows into the country may soon resume. The latest round of polymerase chain reaction testing brings the total number of people tested in the country to 35,947, the WHO said in its weekly situation report published on Monday. North Korea claims it still has had no cases of COVID-19 after testing an additional 693 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), amid reports that humanitarian aid flows into the country may soon resume. The latest round of polymerase chain reaction testing brings the total number of people tested in the country to 35,947, the WHO said in its weekly situation report published on Monday. 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 no COVID cases amid rumblings of humanitarian aid

DPRK tells WHO it tested 693 people as UNICEF renews sanctions exemption for medical assistance

Bryan Betts August 16, 2021

North Korea reports no COVID cases amid rumblings of humanitarian aid

Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 16, 2021) | North Korean officials disinfect the Susongchon General Foodstuff Factory in Chongjin as part of the state's anti-epidemic measures

North Korea claims it still has had no cases of COVID-19 after testing an additional 693 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), amid reports that humanitarian aid flows into the country may soon resume.

The latest round of polymerase chain reaction testing brings the total number of people tested in the country to 35,947, the WHO said in its weekly situation report published on Monday.

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