The World Health Organization (WHO) has sponsored a COVID-19 training session for over 30 Lao medical professionals from central and district hospitals in Vientiane Capital.
Laos Confirms Two More Cases of Covid-19: Total Now 18
Two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed among residents of a housing complex in Laos, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 18.
Sixteenth Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Laos
A 23-year-old woman has been confirmed as the 16th person to test positive for Covid-19 in Laos after close contact with Case 10.
Vientiane Economic Officials Patrol Wet Markets, Enforce Price Controls

Government officials from Vientiane Capital were on the scene at wet markets to enforce compliance with the government’s instruction prohibiting price gouging of essential goods during the COVID-19 crisis.
Laos Confirms 15th Case of Covid-19
Laos has announced its 15th case of Covid-19, involving a student returning from study abroad who traveled alongside two other confirmed cases.
Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization Cancels New Year Rituals
Laos’s highest Buddhist order has decreed that all religious rituals organized for the purpose of pouring water over Buddha statues in temples are to be canceled for the public.
World Bank Approves Emergency Financing for Covid-19 Response
The World Bank’s Regional Vice-Presidency of the East Asia and Pacific Region yesterday approved US 18 million for Lao PDR to help the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two New Covid-19 Cases Announced in Laos: Total Now 14
Lao authorities have announced that two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Vientiane Capital, bringing the total number of cases to 14.