North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results 'negative'



Border Controls North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’ World Health Organization suggests less than 200 have been tested since the last update in June Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sogwang North Korea has tested 1,117 people for COVID-19, an official from the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The update suggests that only 195 people have been tested since the last update in June. An email from Edwin Salvador, a WHO representative to the DPRK, stated that 167 more North Koreans are currently under quarantine compared to June 19. North Korea has tested 1,117 people for COVID-19, an official from the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The update suggests that only 195 people have been tested since the last update in June. An email from Edwin Salvador, a WHO representative to the DPRK, stated that 167 more North Koreans are currently under quarantine compared to June 19. 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 conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

World Health Organization suggests less than 200 have been tested since the last update in June

Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2020

North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

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North Korea has tested 1,117 people for COVID-19, an official from the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The update suggests that only 195 people have been tested since the last update in June.

An email from Edwin Salvador, a WHO representative to the DPRK, stated that 167 more North Koreans are currently under quarantine compared to June 19.

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