It is not known how many of those 2 million people ‘with a fever’ contracted the corona virus. According to experts, North Korea lacks the capacity to test on a large scale.
‘Fever’
Despite the massive outbreak of ‘mysterious fevers’, North Korea says farming continues and factories are working. Here’s what they’re showing of the outbreak on state TV:
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Earlier this week, the United Nations sounded the alarm over what it believes to be a growing coronavirus outbreak in North Korea, where the unvaccinated population of about 25 million people is particularly vulnerable. The WHO warned that the highly contagious omikron variant could easily advance, with disastrous consequences for the impoverished country.
Help with vaccinations
The WHO reiterated its offer to help and vaccinate. South Korea and the United States have also provided assistance. North Korea has not yet responded.
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