Former Lao Prime Minister Sisavath Keobounphanh passed away yesterday at 7am at the age of 92.
New Milestone as Laos Reports no New Cases of Covid-19 for 30 Days
The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has confirmed no new case of Covid-19 in Laos for 30 consecutive days, with the total number remaining at 19.
Laos Submits for Prior Consultation of Sanakham Hydropower Project
Laos has submitted plans for the construction of its new Sanakham hydropower project on the Mekong River, according to the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
Four Covid-19 Patients Discharged, Six Remain in Hospital Care
Another four Covid-19 patients have been discharged from Mittaphab Hospital in Vientiane Capital.
Remaining Covid-19 Patients Could Return Home Soon
The remaining ten coronavirus patients in hospital in Laos could be discharged if they test negative for the virus twice.
End the Wildlife Trade in Laos and Prevent Future Pandemics
The severity of the Covid-19 outbreak calls for greater attention of governments around the world to take more serious actions in preventing the life-threatening zoonotic risks related to the commercial trade in wildlife for human consumption.
Recovered Covid-19 Patients to be Retested to Reassure Public
Health officials have announced that nine patients who had recovered from Covid-19 will return to hospital for further testing in a bid to reassure the public.
Government Mulls Unemployment Package amid Economic Downturn
The government is considering measures to be included in an unemployment package to aid those who have found themselves jobless due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
