Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
No coronavirus cases in North Korea (Original Post) 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

RockRaven

(16,104 posts)
2. Reported* cases.
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 10:13 PM
Feb 2020

I'm sure that statement is pedantically correct -- that DPRK has not reported any cases to the WHO.

herding cats

(19,587 posts)
4. The operative word there is, reported.
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.

 

Goodheart

(5,760 posts)
5. I sincerely hope the people of North Korea will be spared.
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 10:24 PM
Feb 2020

But I'm not optimistic about that. It will probably be worse there than anywhere.

herding cats

(19,587 posts)
6. As always for the people of NK, the elite will get the best treatment.
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 10:27 PM
Feb 2020

It's everyone outside of Pyongyang are the ones I fear for the most.

magicarpet

(16,140 posts)
9. It maybe because their economy is not what one would call robust...
Wed Feb 12, 2020, 10:36 PM
Feb 2020

... not much international traffic coming and going on a daily basis. So the incidence of person to person infection rates might be significantly lower. International human traffic is way lower than other countries might experience.

The math and percentages are working very much in their favor.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»No coronavirus cases in N...