U.S. concerned about North Korea's "vulnerability" to coronavirus outbreak



COVID-19 U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak Washington "ready and prepared" to assist in facilitating humanitarian efforts, State Department says Oliver Hotham February 13, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News The U.S. is deeply concerned about the "vulnerability" of the North Korean people to an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the State Department said Thursday. In a statement, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus also said that the U.S. is ready to help speed up the approval process for international projects aimed at preventing a potential epidemic in the country. The U.S. is deeply concerned about the "vulnerability" of the North Korean people to an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the State Department said Thursday. In a statement, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus also said that the U.S. is ready to help speed up the approval process for international projects aimed at preventing a potential epidemic in the country. 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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U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak

Washington "ready and prepared" to assist in facilitating humanitarian efforts, State Department says

Oliver Hotham February 13, 2020

U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak

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The U.S. is deeply concerned about the "vulnerability" of the North Korean people to an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the State Department said Thursday.

In a statement, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus also said that the U.S. is ready to help speed up the approval process for international projects aimed at preventing a potential epidemic in the country.

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