Spread of Epidemic and Result of Treatment Informed

Pyongyang, May 18 (KCNA) -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 232 880 persons with fever, some 205 630 recoveries and 6 deaths were reported from 18:00 of May 16 to 18:00 of May 17 throughout the country. As of 18:00 of May 17 since late April, the total number of persons with fever is over 1 715 950, of which more than 1 024 720 have recovered and at least 691 170 are under medical treatment. The death toll stands at 62. -0-