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Optimal Epidemic Prevention Measures Taken in DPRK
Pyongyang, June 5 (KCNA) -- The central emergency epidemic prevention sector of the DPRK is taking optimal epidemic prevention measures based on deep scientific analysis of the epidemic prevention situation.

By bringing together information from nationwide surveillance, reports, epidemic examinations, experimental tests and the state of analysis, the capability to safely control and manage the epidemic spread is reassessed and practical measures are taken to carry out the epidemic prevention more purposefully.

In correspondence to the trend where the epidemic spread situation is seeing better results with the rate of fever outbreaks decreasing by 6.1% on a daily average nationwide since May 15, each province, sector and unit is carefully examining the natural geographical and economic conditions, the population distribution and the outbreak of diseases while focusing efforts on enhancing the scientific and specialization level of the epidemic prevention work.

Officials and researchers of the medical science research sector are expanding the stepwise selection of medicine and treatment plans while sharply observing the characteristics appearing in fever patients and the conditions of infected persons showing no symptoms.

Consultations and research analysis on the definition and symptoms of aftermath are intensified in cooperation with members of the February 17 Shock Brigade of Scientists and Technicians, and optimal treatment tactics and methods are positively introduced.

Efforts are exerted to estimating the demand of the treatment and prevention organs at all levels and pharmacies for medicine, supplying their demand in time and increasing production of Koryo medicine.

Measures are taken to establish a ramified nationwide network of examination by introducing epidemic prevention experiences and technology to hygienic epidemic prevention and scientific research institutes according to the situation and providing material foundations which can guarantee high speed and accuracy of various kinds of tests.

Emergency epidemic prevention units at all levels are tightening command and control over the ongoing anti-epidemic campaign.

More temporary isolation wards are established in rural areas as many helpers volunteer for farm work, and relevant treatment measures are taken with concrete checkup of each person.

Great attention is paid to improving professional qualifications of the workers of the treatment and prevention organs and hygienic epidemic prevention organs and steadily enhancing their ability to control and manage the epidemic.

All sectors and units carefully and regularly analyze and review the situation of their epidemic prevention and push ahead with reinforcement of the epidemic prevention foundations according to a strategic plan, while putting efforts into diversifying the material and technological preparations for strengthening overall counter-crisis abilities.

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