Police have offered assistance to a group of day laborers found homeless at Chao Anouvong Park in Vientiane Capital.
Police Crack Down On Group Gatherings in Luang Namtha
Police officers have arrested 41 young people holding a gathering near a river in Sing District, Luang Namtha Province, for violating lockdown regulations.
Second Covid-19 Patient Discharged from Hospital in Laos
A second Covid-19 patient has been discharged from hospital in Vientiane today, marking the second successful recovery from the virus in Laos.
Laos Extends Lockdown Until 3 May
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has moved to prolong Prime Ministerial Order 06/PM, effectively extending the lockdown period for Laos until 3 May.
Lao Central Bank Denies Issuance of LAK 500,000 Note
Laos’ central bank (Bank of Laos) has issued a public notice (dated 1 April) debunking rumors of a plan to print LAK 500,000 notes.
Laos Announces First COVID-19 Recovery
Laos has just announced its first patient to have recovered from COVID-19.
Lockdown Travel Pass Fees Waived Under New Notice
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.
