North Korea claims that it is making good progress in its fight against the novel coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) however thinks differently. The global health and safety agency has cast doubts on North Koreas claims and said that it believes the situation is getting worse, not better.&nbsp;During a video briefing on Wednesday, WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan said "We assume the situation is getting worse, not better."&nbsp;He claimed that the WHO had no access to any sensitive information other than the data that were publicly released by state media.

"We have real issues in getting access to the raw data and to the actual situation on the ground," Ryan said, &nbsp;adding that the WHO is collaborating with neighbours such as South Korea and China to get a better picture.

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The state media reports suggest that the COVID-19 wave has abated, however, there is an absence of independent data for the nation. About two weeks ago the nation's tally of people with 'fever' topped 390,000.

North Korea is yet to directly confirm how many people have tested positive for the coronavirus, choosing to instead report a number of people with 'fever'.&nbsp;

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Experts suspect that Pyongyang is underreporting the figures released through state-controlled media, making it difficult for those on the outside to fully assess the situation.

The country's secrecy makes it extremely improbable that anyone on the outside would be able to ascertain the full scope of the outbreak.&nbsp;It's has been suggested&nbsp;that the government exaggerated the outbreak to keep control of the country's 26 million people.

Experts say that because of the low number of vaccines, significant numbers of undernourished people and a lack of facilities to both test and treat cases, the impoverished country should have suffered a far greater number of deaths than reported.

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North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday that 96,610 more persons developed a 'fever' during its&nbsp;statewide lockdown aimed at managing the impoverished country's first verified COVID-19 epidemic. The media, however, made no mention of any additional deaths.

Some analysts believe that North Korea is purposefully underreporting casualties in order to protect its leader, Kim Jong Un, at all costs.

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North Korea claims that it is making good progress in its fight against the novel coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) however thinks differently. The global health and safety agency has cast doubts on North Koreas claims and said that it believes the situation is getting worse, not better.

North Korea claims that it is making good progress in its fight against the novel coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) however thinks differently. The global health and safety agency has cast doubts on North Koreas claims and said that it believes the situation is getting worse, not better. During a video briefing on Wednesday, WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan said "We assume the situation is getting worse, not better." He claimed that the WHO had no access to any sensitive information other than the data that were publicly released by state media. "We have real issues in getting access to the raw data and to the actual situation on the ground," Ryan said, adding that the WHO is collaborating with neighbours such as South Korea and China to get a better picture. Watch | Covid-19 situation in North Korea is 'getting worse, not better', says WHO The state media reports suggest that the COVID-19 wave has abated, however, there is an absence of independent data for the nation. About two weeks ago the nation's tally of people with 'fever' topped 390,000. North Korea is yet to directly confirm how many people have tested positive for the coronavirus, choosing to instead report a number of people with 'fever'. Also read | COVID-19: Experts express disbelief as North Korea reports unbelievable fatality rate of 0.002% Experts suspect that Pyongyang is underreporting the figures released through state-controlled media, making it difficult for those on the outside to fully assess the situation. The country's secrecy makes it extremely improbable that anyone on the outside would be able to ascertain the full scope of the outbreak. It's has been suggested that the government exaggerated the outbreak to keep control of the country's 26 million people. Experts say that because of the low number of vaccines, significant numbers of undernourished people and a lack of facilities to both test and treat cases, the impoverished country should have suffered a far greater number of deaths than reported. Also read | North Korea lifts Covid lockdown amid ‘stable’ virus situation, according to media North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported on Thursday that 96,610 more persons developed a 'fever' during its statewide lockdown aimed at managing the impoverished country's first verified COVID-19 epidemic. The media, however, made no mention of any additional deaths. Some analysts believe that North Korea is purposefully underreporting casualties in order to protect its leader, Kim Jong Un, at all costs. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

North Korea claims good progress in fight against Covid, experts disagree

North Korea has reported an impressive feat. As per the latest figures reported, 3.3 million people reported being sick with "fevers" yet only 69 people died in the country.

As per a report by the Associated Press, if all of these 3.3 million cases were in fact COVID-19 cases, it means that the country only had a fatality rate of 0.002 per cent. Other countries, even the richest ones, cannot match this feat in battling a disease that claimed 6 million lives worldwide.

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However, two weeks after the nation acknowledged its first coronavirus outbreak, North Korea's claims are being met with widespread disbelief.

Experts say that because of the low number of vaccines, significant numbers of undernourished people and a lack of facilities to both test and treat cases, the impoverished country should have suffered a far greater number of deaths.

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The country's secretiveness makes it very unlikely that anyone on the outside would be able to confirm the true scale of the outbreak.

It's also possible that the nation overstated the outbreak in order to maintain control over the country's 26 million inhabitants.

According to some observers, North Korea is deliberately underreporting deaths in order to protect its leader, Kim Jong Un, at all costs.

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North Korea publishes information regarding the number of new patients with fever symptoms every morning, but not for COVID-19.&nbsp;

Experts feel that the majority of cases should be classified as COVID-19 because, despite a dearth of diagnostic tools, North Korean health officials can identify the symptoms of fevers produced by other infectious diseases.

The daily fever tally in North Korea peaked at around 400,000 early last week but has since dropped to roughly 100,000.

After three days without a fatality, it added another one on Friday.

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North Korea has reported an impressive feat. As per the latest figures reported, 3.3 million people reported being sick with "fevers" yet only 69 people died in the country. As per a report by the Associated Press, if all of these 3.3 million cases were in fact COVID-19 cases, it means that the country only had a fatality rate of 0.002 per cent. Other countries, even the richest ones, cannot match this feat in battling a disease that claimed 6 million lives worldwide. Also read | North Korea says it is witnessing a 'stable' downward trend in coronavirus cases However, two weeks after the nation acknowledged its first coronavirus outbreak, North Korea's claims are being met with widespread disbelief. Experts say that because of the low number of vaccines, significant numbers of undernourished people and a lack of facilities to both test and treat cases, the impoverished country should have suffered a far greater number of deaths. Watch | Over 2 million 'Fever' cases reported in North Korea | COVID supplies flown in from China The country's secretiveness makes it very unlikely that anyone on the outside would be able to confirm the true scale of the outbreak. It's also possible that the nation overstated the outbreak in order to maintain control over the country's 26 million inhabitants. According to some observers, North Korea is deliberately underreporting deaths in order to protect its leader, Kim Jong Un, at all costs. Also read | North Korea's Kim chides officials for unspecified pandemic lapse North Korea publishes information regarding the number of new patients with fever symptoms every morning, but not for COVID-19. Experts feel that the majority of cases should be classified as COVID-19 because, despite a dearth of diagnostic tools, North Korean health officials can identify the symptoms of fevers produced by other infectious diseases. The daily fever tally in North Korea peaked at around 400,000 early last week but has since dropped to roughly 100,000. After three days without a fatality, it added another one on Friday. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

COVID-19: Experts express disbelief as North Korea reports unbelievable fatality rate of 0.002%

The United Kingdom has reported zero daily deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, for the first time since last July last year. This comes as the country continues to face rising cases linked to the Delta variant.

UK reports zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time since July 2020

Hospitals across European nation full of people struggling to breathe. France's COVID death toll has surpassed 100,000. Till date, over 5.2 Million has been reported of COVID-19 infection in France.

WION Fineprint: France learns from its past experience, battles another COVID-19 wave

British comedian and `The Goodies` actor Tim Brooke-Taylor passed away at an age of 79 on Sunday due to health complications related to coronavirus. 
 
According to Variety, Brooke-Taylor`s agent said that he died on early hours of Sunday due to COVID-19.He is survived by his wife and two sons. 
 
The 79-year-old actor was one of the very first artists from the UK to use the stop-motion techniques in the live-action format. 
 
Besides `Goodies,` he is also known for other television shows like `At Last The 1948 Show` and the comedy series `Broaden Your Mind.`

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British comedian and `The Goodies` actor Tim Brooke-Taylor passed away at an age of 79 on Sunday due to health complications related to coronavirus. According to Variety, Brooke-Taylor`s agent said that he died on early hours of Sunday due to COVID-19.

British comedian and `The Goodies` actor Tim Brooke-Taylor passed away at an age of 79 on Sunday due to health complications related to coronavirus. According to Variety, Brooke-Taylor`s agent said that he died on early hours of Sunday due to COVID-19.He is survived by his wife and two sons. The 79-year-old actor was one of the very first artists from the UK to use the stop-motion techniques in the live-action format. Besides `Goodies,` he is also known for other television shows like `At Last The 1948 Show` and the comedy series `Broaden Your Mind.`

British comedian, actor Tim Brooke-Taylor dies of COVID-19

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North Korea claims good progress in fight against Covid, experts disagree

COVID-19: Experts express disbelief as North Korea reports unbelievable fatality rate of 0.002%

UK reports zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time since July 2020

WION Fineprint: France learns from its past experience, battles another COVID-19 wave

British comedian, actor Tim Brooke-Taylor dies of COVID-19