Kim Jong Un visited the emergency epidemic prevention headquarters on Thursday and criticised officials for failing to prevent 'a vulnerable point in the epidemic prevention system', state media says
He said the spread of the fever has been centered around the capital and underscored the importance of isolating all work and residential units from one another while providing convenience during the lockdown.Mr Kim pictured wearing a face mask for the first time
Yesterday's announcement of the virus outbreak posed concerns over the country's poor health care system and its 26 million people who are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.Mr Kim watches a military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of North Korea's army on 25 April. Pic: KCNA/AP
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