North Korea tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO



COVID-19 North Korea tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO The DPRK has yet to begin administering vaccines, as South Korea’s vaccination rate reaches 70% Bryan Betts October 25, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 23, 2021) \| Athletes have their body temperatures checked before entering a building in Pyongyang North Korea has found no COVID-19 cases after testing an additional 678 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as state media reported on a new, more virulent strain of the coronavirus spreading overseas. The DPRK reported that it tested 113 people with flu-like illness or severe acute respiratory infections and 565 health care workers from Oct. 8-14, the WHO’s latest situation report states. North Korea has found no COVID-19 cases after testing an additional 678 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as state media reported on a new, more virulent strain of the coronavirus spreading overseas. The DPRK reported that it tested 113 people with flu-like illness or severe acute respiratory infections and 565 health care workers from Oct. 8-14, the WHO’s latest situation report states. 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 tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO

The DPRK has yet to begin administering vaccines, as South Korea’s vaccination rate reaches 70%

Bryan Betts October 25, 2021

North Korea tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO

Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 23, 2021) | Athletes have their body temperatures checked before entering a building in Pyongyang

North Korea has found no COVID-19 cases after testing an additional 678 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as state media reported on a new, more virulent strain of the coronavirus spreading overseas.

The DPRK reported that it tested 113 people with flu-like illness or severe acute respiratory infections and 565 health care workers from Oct. 8-14, the WHO’s latest situation report states.

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