Facebook will be adding new ‘care’ emojis to its group of reaction emojis amid the Covid-19 pandemic as a way for users to show their support for others.
Laos to Experience Stunted Economic Growth amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As a result of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Laos’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to rise by only 3.3 percent in 2020 – the lowest rate in three and a half decades, according to a new estimate.
Covid-19 Hotline Overwhelmed By Non-COVID-19 Inquiries
The national Covid-19 hotline in Laos has been overwhelmed by calls unrelated to the coronavirus, including prank calls and inquiries about other health conditions.
Two Covid-19 Patients Discharged From Hospital in Luang Prabang
Two more Covid-19 patients have been discharged from hospital in Laos, this time in the northern province of Luang Prabang.
Lao Airlines Appoints New President
National flag carrier Lao Airlines has appointed Mr. Khamla Phommavanh as its new president under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
MRC: Premature to Blame Chinese Dams for Mekong Drought
The Mekong River Commission has said that a new study blaming the drought which struck Mekong countries last year on Chinese dams is ‘premature,’ and that more evidence is necessary.
Lockdown Breakdown? Vientiane Population Takes to the Road
Residents of Vientiane Capital have taken to the road following the end of the Lao New Year holiday, despite an order from the Prime Minister to stay at home.
Laos Reports No New Covid-19 Cases in Seven Days
No new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Laos for seven days, with the total number of confirmed infections remaining at 19.
