The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ordered the closure of all private hospitals and clinics in the country.
URGENT UPDATE: The Ministry of Health has amended its policy (April 2, 2020) regarding this matter. See the updated article here.
A tenth case of Covid-19 infection has been confirmed in Vientiane Capital.
The Lao Government has launched an official website for the purpose of informing the public on issues related to the COVID-19 crisis in Laos.
The Lao Government has opened a donation channel for all those looking to contribute financially to the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19.
Laos has announced that posting or sharing April Fools’ Day jokes about Covid-19 is now punishable by law.
Another case of Covid-19 infection has been confirmed in Vientiane Capital, bringing the total number of cases in Laos to nine.
Government Spokesperson and Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Chalern Yapaoher headed a press conference just moments ago, in which he outlined the details of the Prime Minister’s Order regarding the country’s new and upgraded COVID-19 regulations.
Laos has announced two more confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus known as Covid-19 in Luang Prabang and Vientiane Capital.