March 26, 2026Mar 26, 2026
KCNA KCNA.kp (En)

DPRK Takes Measures to Check Novel Coronavirus Infection

Date: 05/02/2020 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, February 5 (KCNA) -- A campaign for thoroughly checking the novel coronavirus infection is underway in every direction in the DPRK.

All the units including the central and all provincial, city and county emergency anti-epidemic headquarters established under the unified guidance of a state emergency anti-epidemic system as well as institutions and enterprises are taking measures to prevent the novel coronavirus infection.

The Party organizations at all levels and officials in the public health sector are launching a campaign to arouse all the masses to the work for preventing the novel coronavirus infection.

North Phyongan and Kangwon Provinces placed large electronic displays and sent loudspeaker vans to public places in order to inform in details the citizens of the spread routes of the epidemics, symptoms and preventive measures, and are providing enough conditions for an immediate quarantine and medical treatment in case those suspected of infection are found.

Jagang and North Hamgyong provinces are checking up on the passengers who come from foreign countries and had contacts with foreign nationals and keep observation and examination of them while establishing checkpoints at the crossings for a scrutinizing.

Public health organs including North Hwanghae Provincial People's Hospital set up checkpoints at many places and see to it that the demand for anti-epidemic norm is observed in sterilizing medical appliances and burning up pathogenic waste.

Health workers of all parts of the country including South Phyongan, South Hwanghae and Ryanggang provinces imbue people with consciousness of crisis of the infection disease in various forms and ways and concentrate their efforts on hygienic and anti-epidemic propaganda calling for frequent ventilation, hand-washing and wearing mask, taking necessary measures. -0-

More From KCNA.kp (En)

Artistic Performance Given to Welcome Belarusian President

Artistic Performance Given to Welcome Belarusian President

Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- An artistic performance was given at the Ice Rink on March 26 to welcome Aleksandr Lukashenko,

March 27, 2026

Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- An artistic performance was given at the Ice Rink on March 26 to welcome Aleksandr Lukashenko,

Belarusian President Leaves Pyongyang

Belarusian President Leaves Pyongyang

Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Comrade Aleksandr Lukashenko, president of the Republic of Belarus, left here by his private plane

March 27, 2026

Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Comrade Aleksandr Lukashenko, president of the Republic of Belarus, left here by his private plane

Reception Given in Welcome of Belarusian President

Reception Given in Welcome of Belarusian President

Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of

March 27, 2026

Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of

Publication Guidance Bureau Marks Its 80th Founding Anniversary

Publication Guidance Bureau Marks Its 80th Founding Anniversary

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The Publication Guidance Bureau in the DPRK marked its 80th founding anniversary. President Kim Il

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The Publication Guidance Bureau in the DPRK marked its 80th founding anniversary. President Kim Il

Scenic Ryongmun Cavern

Scenic Ryongmun Cavern

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- At the foot of Mt Ryongmun in Kujang County, North Phyongan Province of the DPRK, there is the

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- At the foot of Mt Ryongmun in Kujang County, North Phyongan Province of the DPRK, there is the

Short Course in Educational Sector

Short Course in Educational Sector

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- According to Minju Joson, a new educational programme will be implemented in the primary and

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- According to Minju Joson, a new educational programme will be implemented in the primary and

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: - A

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: - A

Efforts Directed to Training Rising Generation and Talents

Efforts Directed to Training Rising Generation and Talents

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Teachers and researchers in the educational sector of the DPRK are taking scientific steps after the

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- Teachers and researchers in the educational sector of the DPRK are taking scientific steps after the

Premier Football Tournament Kicks Off in DPRK

Premier Football Tournament Kicks Off in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The men's and women's premier football tournament began at the Kim Il Sung Stadium and the May Day

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The men's and women's premier football tournament began at the Kim Il Sung Stadium and the May Day

National Symposium in Field of Poultry

National Symposium in Field of Poultry

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A national symposium in the field of poultry took place on March 24 and 25, under the sponsorship of

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A national symposium in the field of poultry took place on March 24 and 25, under the sponsorship of

Int'l Scientific Symposium Held in Russia

Int'l Scientific Symposium Held in Russia

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- An international scientific symposium on the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea titled

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- An international scientific symposium on the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea titled

Sangwon Cement Complex Boosts Production

Sangwon Cement Complex Boosts Production

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The Sangwon Cement Complex in the DPRK has carried out its daily production plan at 115 percent

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The Sangwon Cement Complex in the DPRK has carried out its daily production plan at 115 percent

Efforts Made to Develop Educational Science

Efforts Made to Develop Educational Science

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The Academy of Pedagogical Science in the DPRK started the project to set the target for rapidly

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The Academy of Pedagogical Science in the DPRK started the project to set the target for rapidly

Ceremony for Welcoming Belarusian President Held

Ceremony for Welcoming Belarusian President Held

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A ceremony took place at Kim Il Sung Square on March 25 to welcome Comrade Alexandr Lukashenko,

March 26, 2026

Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- A ceremony took place at Kim Il Sung Square on March 25 to welcome Comrade Alexandr Lukashenko,

More Articles