Experts Say North Korea On Brink Of Covid-19 Catastrophe

The Guardian: North Korea on brink of Covid-19 catastrophe, say experts

Number to have fallen ill reportedly at almost 1.5 million as country grapples with what it calls ‘fever’

North Korea stands on the brink of a Covid-19 catastrophe unless swift action is taken to provide vaccines and drug treatments, experts have said, as the number of people reported to have fallen ill rose to almost 1.5 million.

The isolated country reported another big rise in new cases of what it continues to refer to as “fever” on Tuesday, days after it admitted it had identified Covid-19 infections for the first time since the start of the global pandemic.

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WNU Editor: Never forget this golden rule. North Korea is a closed Communist state. What we are hearing is probably a few days late, and tens times worse.

Experts Say North Korea On Brink Of Covid-19 Catastrophe

North Korea's COVID-19 crisis is quickly spiraling out of control — officials say more than 1.4 million people are now suffering from 'fever' -- Insider

North Korea has an "explosive" COVID outbreak and 0% vaccination rate -- Axios

North Korea ‘in great turmoil’ over Covid death toll, says Kim Jong-un -- The Guardian

Kim Jong Un mobilizes North Korea's military in response to Covid-19 outbreak -- CNN

North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘stabilize’ drug supply amid Covid outbreak -- Reuters

North Korea's Kim Jong Un blames "irresponsible" workers for apparent explosion in COVID-19 cases -- CBS

UN alarmed as COVID-19 spreads in North Korea, ready to help -- CNA/AFP

North Korea COVID Outbreak Is 'Worrying' for New Variants -WHO -- Reuters

N. Korea’s Kim faces ‘huge dilemma’ on aid as virus surges -- AP

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