North Korea Announces , Its First COVID Deaths, As ‘Explosive’ Outbreak Occurs.<br />According to CNN on May 12, <br />North Korea reported 18,000 new <br />"fever cases" resulting in six deaths.<br />The term "fever cases" is likely being used <br />due to limited testing capabilities in the country, <br />which means COVID infections have <br />not yet been confirmed in some people.<br />The term "fever cases" is likely being used <br />due to limited testing capabilities in the country, <br />which means COVID infections have <br />not yet been confirmed in some people.<br />The situation in which over 350,000 people have now likely been infected is being referred to as a "major national emergency.".<br />A fever whose cause couldn't be identified explosively spread nationwide since late April. As of now up to 187,800 people are being isolated, State media KCNA, via report.<br />The country had not acknowledged having any COVID cases until now, which many find hard to believe as the rest of the world hasn't been spared by the virus.<br />Kim Jong-un said the country's epidemic prevention measures were at a "vulnerable point.".<br />It is the most important challenge and supreme tasks facing our party to reverse the immediate public health crisis situation. , Kim Jong-un, via KCNA.<br />CNN reports all North Korean cities have been placed into lockdown and "people with fever or abnormal symptoms" are required to quarantine.<br />In addition to South Korea announcing it will <br />offer COVID vaccines to its northern neighbor, <br />China said it will do what it can to help as well. .<br />In addition to South Korea announcing it will <br />offer COVID vaccines to its northern neighbor, <br />China said it will do what it can to help as well. .<br />As comrades, neighbors and friends, China stands ready to provide full support to the DPRK in its fight against the epidemic, Zhao Lijian, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, via statement
