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North Korea reports no COVID cases as Omicron looms large in state media
DPRK says it screened additional 1,464 people over two-week period as total tested nears 50,000
North Korea warns daily of Omicron dangers, still reports zero COVID cases
State media claims new variant up to six times more infectious than Delta as country says it tested 1,421 more people
UN says North Korea faces ‘acute food insecurity’ but excludes it from aid plans
COVID restrictions continue to hamper humanitarian assistance, as North Korea dropped from key report for second year
North Korea emphasizes winter COVID measures as snow hits country
DPRK tells World Health Organization it found no positive cases after testing additional 734 people
North Korea one of only two countries yet to begin COVID-19 vaccinations: WHO
Despite lack of vaccines, DPRK reports zero cases of new coronavirus after another round of testing
North Korea warns vaccines aren’t a silver bullet, again says it’s COVID-free
State media cite 'worsening pandemic situation' due to mutations as lesson against easing quarantine measures
North Korea reports no COVID cases after again defending its virus controls
There has also been activity at an import disinfection zone and key port, suggesting efforts to inch toward normalcy
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%
Just 12 North Korean defectors reached the South from July to September
COVID restrictions have made it nearly impossible to escape and reach the ROK, cutting off a key source of information
North Korea says it’s COVID-free, shares ‘best practices’ for virus surveillance
World Health Organization reports the DPRK tested 702 additional people but has yet to introduce vaccines
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