All North Korean cities and counties were ordered into strict lockdown to prevent any spread. Some experts think the parade acted as a superspreader event for COVID-19 in North Korea. Yonhap News said the decision likely demonstrates the troubling situation North Korea is in with the latest outbreak. The New York Times noted that North Korea has not accepted any COVID-19 vaccine donations from other nations and has a woefully under-prepared public health system. The public is vulnerable.”AdvertisementFor now, North Korea seems to be relying on a lockdown in Pyongyang to handle the outbreak.
Source: Huffington Post May 13, 2022 08:14 UTC