Spread of Epidemic and Result of Treatment Informed

Pyongyang, May 19 (KCNA) -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 262 270 persons with fever, some 213 280 recoveries and 1 death were reported from 18:00 of May 17 to 18:00 of May 18 throughout the country. As of 18:00 of May 18 since late April, the total number of persons with fever is over 1 978 230, of which more than 1 238 000 have recovered and at least 740 160 are under medical treatment. The death toll stands at 63. -0-