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North Korea, which admitted that there are people infected with the new coronavirus, revealed that more than 390,000 people had a new fever in one day. General Secretary Kim Jong-un inspected the pharmacy as if he was wearing a double mask, and severely rebuked the relevant departments for saying that "medicines have not reached the residents."
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After 3:00 pm on the 16th, the appearance of General Secretary Kim inspecting the pharmacy was broadcast on North Korea's national television, Korean Central Television. Kim's mouth also seemed to double his mask. At the pharmacy, General Secretary Kim reportedly pointed out problems such as hygiene.
Kim Jong Un
"There is no place to store medicines other than the display place, and the sales staff are not dressed."
In addition, at an infection control meeting, Kim strongly criticized the Cabinet and the health sector, saying that "medicines are not accurately delivered to residents through pharmacies."
According to North Korean media, more than 390,000 new fever cases were confirmed in the day until 6 pm on the 15th, and a cumulative total of more than 1.21 million people had fever. In addition, the number of deaths has increased to 50, and the infection is expected to spread rapidly in North Korea.
"I don't feel any responsibility or remorse, and I haven't played any role. I was severely rebuked for the negligence of the director of the Central Procuratorate," said Kim Jong-un, who cannot hide his frustration. Korean Central Television. Looking at his hand, he was banging on the desk in small steps.
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Regarding the medical situation in North Korea, South Korean media said, "Since the border with China was closed in 2020 due to the spread of the new corona infection, drug imports have been almost suspended, so the number will increase sharply. It is almost impossible to supply enough medicines to patients. "
Under these circumstances, on the Korean Central Television broadcast on the 16th, people who were said to have recovered after having a fever appeared and introduced treatment methods.
Those who are said to have recovered
"Folk remedies are number one"
Those who are said to have recovered
"Rinse your mouth with salt water, burn mugwort, and disinfect with vinegar. Children try to move when they get a fever, so I played music and moved for 30 minutes."
Those who are said to have recovered
"I rinsed my mouth many times with salt water. After that, I was completely cured."
According to Dr. Tetsuro Kato, who specializes in infectious diseases and respiratory diseases, "Although the effectiveness of these folk remedies for the new corona has not been confirmed, salt has some bactericidal and disinfecting effects. From there, folk remedies using salt water may have been considered. "
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Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Seok-you gave his first policy speech on the 16th.
South Korean President Yoon Seok-you
"If North Korea accepts it, we will spare no effort to provide necessary support such as medicines including corona vaccine, medical equipment, and health personnel."
To support, the South Korean government has informed North Korea of the idea of sending a notice proposing a working consultation, but North Korea has not made clear its intention to receive the notice.