New year, same claims: North Korea says it has zero cases of COVID-19



COVID-19 New year, same claims: North Korea says it has zero cases of COVID-19 North Korean borders continue to remain on lockdown, with many modes of transit reportedly banned Min Chao Choy January 18, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV North Korea continues to claim that it has zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Jan. 10, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). In a report published on Monday, WHO said that samples continued to be tested at 15 laboratories across North Korea. However, the report did not include concrete counts for the number of people newly tested, placed in quarantine or released from quarantine. North Korea continues to claim that it has zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Jan. 10, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). In a report published on Monday, WHO said that samples continued to be tested at 15 laboratories across North Korea. However, the report did not include concrete counts for the number of people newly tested, placed in quarantine or released from quarantine. 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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New year, same claims: North Korea says it has zero cases of COVID-19

North Korean borders continue to remain on lockdown, with many modes of transit reportedly banned

Min Chao Choy January 18, 2021

New year, same claims: North Korea says it has zero cases of COVID-19

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North Korea continues to claim that it has zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Jan. 10, according to new numbers reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In a report published on Monday, WHO said that samples continued to be tested at 15 laboratories across North Korea. However, the report did not include concrete counts for the number of people newly tested, placed in quarantine or released from quarantine.

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