Lao morning news for March 30
Laos Announces Two New Covid-19 Cases: Total Now 8 Laos has announced two more confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus known as Covid-19 in Luang Prabang and Vientiane Capital. — The Laotian Times Laos To […]
Lao morning news for March 27
Three new virus infections confirmed bringing total to six Authorities confirmed yesterday that three more people were infected with coronavirus (Covid-19) bringing total infections to six. — Vientiane Times PM inspects provincial readiness to combat […]
Lao morning news for March 26
Third infection case confirmed Deputy Minister of Health Phouthone Meuangpak confirmed today another infection case, taking the total to 3. — KPL Ministry updates self-quarantine rules, violators to be punished The Ministry of Health has […]
Lao morning news for March 25
Two Covid-19 cases confirmed Two Covid-19 infection cases have been confirmed in Vientiane Capital, Deputy Minister of Health Phouthone Meuangpak told a press conference today. — KPL Doctors, nurses demand social distancing, self-quarantine to control […]
Lao morning news for March 24
Free testing for medically screened COVID-19 cases The public, including foreign nationals in the country, suspected by medical personnel of carrying COVID-19 will be tested free of charge, according to a leading health official. — […]
Lao morning news for March 23
Laos Enters De Facto Lockdown Amid Global Coronavirus Outbreak Laos is poised to enter a de facto lockdown as borders, entry and exit points begin to close across the country, with Lao citizens prohibited from […]
Lao morning news for March 20
China’s COVID-19 testing kits arrive in Laos A shipment of COVID-19 testing kits provided by the Chinese government arrived in Vientiane on Wednesday. — KPL Laos suspends tourist visas, closes schools to prevent COVID-19 The […]
Lao morning news for March 19
Testing for COVID-19 in Laos Testing for COVID-19 is possible in Laos, however, supplies are limited and testing is only available to those who meet certain criteria and who have specific symptoms. — The Laotian […]
Lao morning news for March 18
Covid-19 Task Force Recommends Quarantine for Travelers Arriving in Laos The National Task Force Committee on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 has released a statement directing ministries and relevant ministerial organizations, Vientiane Capital, and […]
Lao morning news for March 17
PM orders preschools, kindergartens closed Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has ordered the temporary closure of preschools and kindergartens across the country in the wake of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in many countries. — Vientiane […]
Lao morning news for March 16
Avoid hiring foreign workers from outbreak areas: labour ministry Authorities have advised employers in Laos should avoid hiring new foreign nationals from areas or cities where the coronavirus has been reported. — ANN/Vientiane Times Northern […]
Lao morning news for March 13
Lao Villagers Told to Move Refuse Compensation, Calling Payout Too Low Lao villagers told to relocate from an area used for rock-blasting by a Chinese company are refusing to move, saying the compensation they are […]