Pyongyang has so far maintained close control to protect the lives and health of its people after the outbreak of Covid-19 broke out from China. Specifically, the country has closed its borders and "isolated" itself from the outside world. The move is considered by diplomats and analysts to be the best way for North Korea to protect itself against an increasingly complicated disease, especially when its medical infrastructure is thought to be difficult. towel.
In addition to increasing the quarantine period of up to 30 days for all foreign tourists and those suspected of being Covid-19, North Korea has stepped up efforts to combat domestic outbreaks. North Korea’s state news agency (KCNA) has reported on an enhanced "anti-virus campaign" including household health checks, using speakers to show people how to clean the epidemic across the country. Meanwhile, foreigners in North Korea also face strict control measures. They are required to isolate themselves at the residence since the beginning of February.
North Korea’s state news agency (KCNA) reported on an "enhanced anti-virus campaign," including household health checks, using speakers to show people how to clean the epidemic across the country. Meanwhile, foreigners in North Korea also face strict control measures. They are required to isolate themselves at the residence since early February.
Diplomats in Pyongyang also cannot move freely around the city. Russian ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora said embassy employees could only leave their residence to take out the garbage. Meanwhile, North Korean experts will immediately disinfect the truck at the embassy gate. Churches, Taekwondo gyms, ice skating rinks, swimming pools, drawing classes, and Korean are all closed.
Diplomatic activities are almost halted when there are no more meetings, talks, or negotiations with North Korean officials or other embassies. Meanwhile, contact with the North Korean authorities is limited to phone calls, or official notices are sent to a special mailbox.
The North Korean Health Minister last week appeared on state television confirming that North Korea had not appeared the case of Covid-19. The office of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pyongyang has not recently received any reports of North Korean covid-19 infections. "We should keep in mind that any complacent moment can lead to irreversible tragedies, so we should remain vigilant" - Rodong Sinmun, the mouthpiece of The Korean Labor Party reported. Rodong Sinmun also warned of "devastating consequences" if North Korea showed even one case of Covid-19, and urged people to avoid public places because of sitting next to each other, eating and talking with each other. can become a source of disease spread.
