What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea



Analysis What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea While DPRK is keeping tabs on situation as it reopens, expert says country likely able to mitigate health risks James Fretwell December 7, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun (June 8, 2017) China is battling an outbreak of respiratory illnesses among children in several parts of the country, and it’s clear that North Korea — one of the last places to maintain strict COVID-19 controls — has taken note. Reports began to emerge late last month about a sudden uptick in respiratory illness in several parts of China, including in Liaoning Province bordering North Korea. Images of Chinese children receiving IV drips at schools sparked fear in some corners about the spread of a new disease, though medical experts have sought to tamp down concerns. China is battling an outbreak of respiratory illnesses among children in several parts of the country, and it’s clear that North Korea — one of the last places to maintain strict COVID-19 controls — has taken note. Reports began to emerge late last month about a sudden uptick in respiratory illness in several parts of China, including in Liaoning Province bordering North Korea. Images of Chinese children receiving IV drips at schools sparked fear in some corners about the spread of a new disease, though medical experts have sought to tamp down concerns. 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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What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea

While DPRK is keeping tabs on situation as it reopens, expert says country likely able to mitigate health risks

James Fretwell December 7, 2023

What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea

Rodong Sinmun (June 8, 2017)

China is battling an outbreak of respiratory illnesses among children in several parts of the country, and it’s clear that North Korea — one of the last places to maintain strict COVID-19 controls — has taken note.

Reports began to emerge late last month about a sudden uptick in respiratory illness in several parts of China, including in Liaoning Province bordering North Korea. Images of Chinese children receiving IV drips at schools sparked fear in some corners about the spread of a new disease, though medical experts have sought to tamp down concerns.

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