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4. The operative word there is, reported.

Reply to Goodheart (Original post)

Wed Feb 12, 2020, 10:23 PM

Feb 2020

The WHO is correct, but the data they have is likely incorrect. NK doesn't openly share data.

However, there are rumors of COVID-19 having been introduced to NK, probably via illegal trade with China. It's not verifiable, though.

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No coronavirus cases in North Korea [View all] Goodheart Feb 2020 OP

If there were, they wouldn't tell anybody. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #1

Kim Jong Un is trying to turn his country into a ski resort destination, I hear. Goodheart Feb 2020 #3

true rockfordfile Feb 2020 #7

Reported* cases. RockRaven Feb 2020 #2

The operative word there is, reported. herding cats Feb 2020 #4

I sincerely hope the people of North Korea will be spared. Goodheart Feb 2020 #5

As always for the people of NK, the elite will get the best treatment. herding cats Feb 2020 #6

I found a transcript of the NPR program I had listened to regarding this topic. herding cats Feb 2020 #8

It maybe because their economy is not what one would call robust... magicarpet Feb 2020 #9

What? He hasn't announced he cured it yet? jberryhill Feb 2020 #10