North Korean state media KCNA reported that Mr Kim chaired aslotxo168meeting of the Labor Party Politburo (Politburo) Committee on Tuesday, May 17, saying that the state's immaturity in the state's ability to deal with the crisis This increases the complexity and difficulty of fighting the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the total number of people infected with "fever" rose to 1.72 million, with 232,800 new cases in 24 hours. The death toll from "fever" stood at 62, up six in 24 hours since North Korea. The outbreak was disclosed for the first time from May 12 to Tuesday evening, May 17, but the number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 has not been disclosed.


However, North Korea also said The country's coronavirus situation is "turning around", adding that the Labor Party meeting discussed securing a good chance of preventing the spread as a whole.

The report did not elaborate on how. What gives North Korea such a positive rating? This is because North Korea has not yet started mass vaccinations and has limited capacity to test for COVID-19. This has led many experts to worry that it may be difficult to assess whether How widely and how quickly is the disease spread?



KCNA reported that North Korea is pushing for better organizing, where gathering, transport and testing of "fever" samples, along with setting up additional quarantine sites. and that public health officials develop treatment guidelines for COVID-19 with the goal of preventing drug overdose and other problems


KCNA report Officials and researchers are ramping up efforts to develop and produce drugs that are effective in treating serious viral infections and formulate more rational diagnosis and treatment. But did not give details about the drug involved.


The official media reported that in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak bursting North Korea mobilizes troops Including 3,000 military medical personnel, it operates a 24-hour drug delivery system with 500 response groups to confirm and treat infected patients. and broadcasting a large number of soldiers lined up in a square to support anti-virus operations.

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A spokesman for the United Nations Office for Human Rights said on Tuesday, May 17, that North Korea's measures to combat COVID-19 It could have a serious impact on human rights in the country. This is because restrictions to control the virus may limit people from getting enough food and other basic needs.

South Korea has offered to send medical supplies, including vaccines, masks and test kits, as well as technical cooperation to North Korea. But North Korea has not responded.