North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases, despite recent report of 'grave' incident



COVID-19 North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases, despite recent report of ‘grave’ incident Pyongyang tells the World Health Organization it tested an additional 711 people from June 18-24 Bryan Betts July 5, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun \| North Korean health workers disinfect a building in Pyongyang as part of COVID-19 prevention measures North Korea has once again reported zero cases of COVID-19 after testing an additional 711 people, according to the most recent World Health Organization (WHO) report. The report, released on Friday, came a few days after North Korean state media said leader Kim Jong Un held an expanded politburo meeting in response to a “grave” incident related to the country’s pandemic prevention efforts. North Korea has once again reported zero cases of COVID-19 after testing an additional 711 people, according to the most recent World Health Organization (WHO) report. The report, released on Friday, came a few days after North Korean state media said leader Kim Jong Un held an expanded politburo meeting in response to a “grave” incident related to the country’s pandemic prevention efforts. 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 claims no COVID-19 cases, despite recent report of ‘grave’ incident

Pyongyang tells the World Health Organization it tested an additional 711 people from June 18-24

Bryan Betts July 5, 2021

North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases, despite recent report of ‘grave’ incident

Rodong Sinmun | North Korean health workers disinfect a building in Pyongyang as part of COVID-19 prevention measures

North Korea has once again reported zero cases of COVID-19 after testing an additional 711 people, according to the most recent World Health Organization (WHO) report.

The report, released on Friday, came a few days after North Korean state media said leader Kim Jong Un held an expanded politburo meeting in response to a “grave” incident related to the country’s pandemic prevention efforts.

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