People wearing protective face masks following an outbreak of coronavirus disease , follow a trail in Cheongdo county, which has been designated as a 'special care zone' since the coronavirus outbreak, near Daegu in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, March 11, 2020.SEOUL, Sept 9 — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has suggested that the isolated country could begin Covid-19 vaccinations in November, state media reported on Friday.
“Therefore, along with responsible vaccination, we should recommend that all residents wear masks to protect their health from November," he said, without elaborating. Last month Kim declared victory over Covid-19 and ordered the lifting of maximum anti-epidemic measures imposed in May though adding that North Korea must maintain a “steel-strong anti-epidemic barrier."