Spread of Epidemic and Result of Treatment Informed

Pyongyang, May 17 (KCNA) -- According to the information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 269 510 persons with fever, some 170 460 recoveries and 6 deaths were reported from 18:00 of May 15 to 18:00 of May 16 throughout the country. As of 18:00 of May 16 since late April, the total number of persons with fever is over 1 483 060, of which more than 819 090 have recovered and at least 663 910 are under medical treatment. The death toll stands at 56. -0-