Experts cast doubt on Pyongyang’s self-declared victory over COVID



COVID-19 Experts cast doubt on Pyongyang’s self-declared victory over COVID Case and death numbers likely well below true total as country promotes alternative treatments over vaccines Ethan Jewell \| Ifang Bremer May 24, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un visits patients at a Pyongyang hospital, April 2018 \| Image: KCNA Since announcing its first case COVID-19 on May 12, North Korea has reported nearly 3 million cases of “fever,” a likely stand-in for the virus, but just 68 related deaths. Now the country is boasting of victory over an outbreak of a disease that took other countries years to conquer. But while medical experts who spoke with NK News said the country’s recommended treatment regimens makes some sense, they raised questions about the numbers and narrative coming out of Pyongyang. Since announcing its first case COVID-19 on May 12, North Korea has reported nearly 3 million cases of “fever,” a likely stand-in for the virus, but just 68 related deaths. Now the country is boasting of victory over an outbreak of a disease that took other countries years to conquer. But while medical experts who spoke with NK News said the country’s recommended treatment regimens makes some sense, they raised questions about the numbers and narrative coming out of Pyongyang. 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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Experts cast doubt on Pyongyang’s self-declared victory over COVID

Case and death numbers likely well below true total as country promotes alternative treatments over vaccines

Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer May 24, 2022

Experts cast doubt on Pyongyang’s self-declared victory over COVID

Kim Jong Un visits patients at a Pyongyang hospital, April 2018 | Image: KCNA

Since announcing its first case COVID-19 on May 12, North Korea has reported nearly 3 million cases of “fever,” a likely stand-in for the virus, but just 68 related deaths.

Now the country is boasting of victory over an outbreak of a disease that took other countries years to conquer. But while medical experts who spoke with NK News said the country’s recommended treatment regimens makes some sense, they raised questions about the numbers and narrative coming out of Pyongyang.

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