A new notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office has officially prohibited the collection of administrative fees for the issuance of lockdown ‘travel passes’ allowing residents to move between districts.
One of the 19 Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Tests Negative
The National Taskforce Committee announced in a press briefing that among the 19 confirmed COVID-19 patients currently in the state’s care, one from Vientiane Capital has now tested negative for the virus.
Government Imposes Temporary Ban On Sale of Alcoholic Beverages During Pi Mai
The Lao government has just ordered the temporary nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of all alcoholic beverages in Laos.
Police: Residents Should Fear the Virus More than the Law
Police have issued a statement via their official television channel on the question of whether or not Lao New Year parties of under ten persons are allowed under lockdown regulations.
Government Debunks Photographs of COVID-19 Patients As Fake
The Lao government has publicly debunked misinformation about the identities of COVID-19 patients in Laos.
Laos Confirms 19th Case of Covid-19 Infection
A 21-year-old man from Phonepapao in Vientiane’s Sisattanak District has been confirmed as the country’s 19th case of Covid-19 infection.
WHO Organizes Training Session for Lao Medical Professionals
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.










