North Korea Covid: Cargo planes sent to China as country fights pandemic

The planes traveled to Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, in China's northeast Liaoning province, the official said. Since May 12, North Korea has reported nearly two million "fever" cases, with state media calling it a "major national emergency" and authorities scrambling to respond. After the first cases were announced, China said it was ready to provide full support as North Korea's "comrades, neighbors and friends." The two countries have "a fine tradition of mutual assistance," said a spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry. North Korea has not yet established a Covid-19 vaccination program, leaving its population vulnerable, according to the World…