709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO



COVID-19 709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO World Health Organization receiving "weekly updates” from DPRK authorities, official tells Reuters Jeongmin Kim April 8, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sogwang Just over 700 people in North Korea had been tested for COVID-19 as of late last week, an in-country official from the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, the first time the organization has confirmed how many have been screened for the illness in the DPRK. Speaking to Reuters over email, Dr. Edwin Salvador, who serves as the WHO Representative to the DPRK, also confirmed that diagnostic testing kits were sent to the DPRK from China in January. Just over 700 people in North Korea had been tested for COVID-19 as of late last week, an in-country official from the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, the first time the organization has confirmed how many have been screened for the illness in the DPRK. Speaking to Reuters over email, Dr. Edwin Salvador, who serves as the WHO Representative to the DPRK, also confirmed that diagnostic testing kits were sent to the DPRK from China in January. 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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709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO

World Health Organization receiving "weekly updates” from DPRK authorities, official tells Reuters

Jeongmin Kim April 8, 2020

709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO

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Just over 700 people in North Korea had been tested for COVID-19 as of late last week, an in-country official from the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, the first time the organization has confirmed how many have been screened for the illness in the DPRK.

Speaking to Reuters over email, Dr. Edwin Salvador, who serves as the WHO Representative to the DPRK, also confirmed that diagnostic testing kits were sent to the DPRK from China in January.

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