According to Reuters, North Korea's official newspaper, Rodong Sanam, said: "Corona virus infection is spreading all over the world, so measures to deal with yellow dust have become more important."
The claim that the corona virus has spread to North Korea through the Gobi Desert several hundred kilometers away seems to be without any evidence. The Gobi Desert is located 1900 km away.
There should be a social distance of two meters or six feet to avoid the corona virus, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says small drops of the corona virus hang in the air for hours.
North Korea's official newspaper says citizens should avoid activities outside the home and wear masks if they go out.
No confirmed cases of corona virus have been reported in North Korea. A claim that medical experts question.
Pyongyang has tightened border controls to prevent the spread of the corona virus.
Analysts say the epidemic could be catastrophic for an economically and politically isolated country.
The state-run TV channel RT said on Wednesday that the dust could contain harmful substances.
North Korea says corona virus could be spread through Gobi Desert dust
One newsreader wrote that people should pay attention to personal hygiene when coming home from outside while workers should avoid going to construction sites.
The Russian embassy in North Korea wrote on Facebook on Thursday that North Korea's foreign ministry had asked all tourists and staff members to wait for the dust storm to end.
