April 19, 2024
COVID-19

North Korea says it’s COVID-free after pulling out of Olympics and World Cup 

Latest self-reported data continues DPRK claims of zero positive tests in the country

North Korea has yet again claimed to have zero confirmed COVID-19 cases inside its territory after testing a total of 27,446 persons, according to an updated report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday.

North Korea says 726 people were tested during the period from May 7 to May 13, which reportedly included 148 people who had “influenza-like illness and/or severe acute respiratory infections.”

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