As well as gargling salt water, the country has also recommended alternative remedies to treat Covid such as drinking herbal tea and taking a dose of ibuprofen.
Despite some studies suggesting gargling salt water could help combat the common cold virus, there is no evidence to suggest it can be used to prevent or treat COVID-19.
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North Korea has a much weaker health system than others and does not have the same resources to combat the virus.
In recent months it has rejected offers of help from China and South Korea, both of whom offered doses of vaccines.
Source: Daily Express
