Following the first confirmation of a person infected with the new coronavirus in North Korea, WHO (World Health Organization) Secretary-General Tedros said, "I am strongly concerned about the further spread of the infection," and supplied test kits and other items. He said he had told the North Korean side that he was ready to do so.
In North Korea, it was officially revealed for the first time that a person infected with the new coronavirus was confirmed on the 12th of this month, and the cumulative number of people with fever confirmed has risen to more than 1,483,000 since the end of last month. ..
WHO Secretary-General Tedros said at a press conference on the 17th that the people of North Korea have not been vaccinated with the new corona vaccine, and many people have underlying diseases that increase the risk of aggravation and death. I am strongly concerned that it will spread further. "
He asked North Korea to share data such as infection status and told him that he was ready to supply test kits, medicines and vaccines.
WHO receives reports from member countries about the infection status of the new corona and publishes it on its website, but as of the 17th, the number of infected people, the number of deaths, and the number of people vaccinated for North Korea are all. It is "0" and WHO is collecting information.