North Korea worried that winter snow and birds could spread COVID-19



COVID-19 North Korea worried that winter snow and birds could spread COVID-19 State media warned citizens of infected snow after sharing fears that yellow dust from China could spread the virus Colin Zwirko November 2, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News, Feb. 2017 North Korean state media warned citizens that snow this winter could somehow spread COVID-19 into the country, citing claims from a prominent medical official. Over the weekend, North Korea’s state-run Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired an interview with Pyongyang Medical College Director Ryang Hyon Min, who stated that “the malignant virus could flow in through migratory birds and even snowfall during the winter season.” North Korean state media warned citizens that snow this winter could somehow spread COVID-19 into the country, citing claims from a prominent medical official. Over the weekend, North Korea’s state-run Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired an interview with Pyongyang Medical College Director Ryang Hyon Min, who stated that “the malignant virus could flow in through migratory birds and even snowfall during the winter season.” 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 worried that winter snow and birds could spread COVID-19

State media warned citizens of infected snow after sharing fears that yellow dust from China could spread the virus

Colin Zwirko November 2, 2020

North Korea worried that winter snow and birds could spread COVID-19

NK News, Feb. 2017

North Korean state media warned citizens that snow this winter could somehow spread COVID-19 into the country, citing claims from a prominent medical official.

Over the weekend, North Korea’s state-run Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired an interview with Pyongyang Medical College Director Ryang Hyon Min, who stated that “the malignant virus could flow in through migratory birds and even snowfall during the winter season.”

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