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Covid-19

Thailand Sees Surge in COVID-19 Cases, With Over 91,000 in First Five Months

Thailand is witnessing a significant rise in COVID-19 infections in 2025, with health authorities reporting 91,448 cases and 24 deaths during the 20 weeks of surveillance, between 1 January and 16 May. The Department of Disease Control attributes this surge to several factors, including the onset of the rainy season,...

Ministry of Health pilots text message vaccine reminders for childhood immunizations

On 30 January, the Ministry of Health celebrated the start of a 12-month pilot...

Covid-Like Virus Rises in China, Experts Say Not to Worry

In December 2024, China saw a rise in respiratory infections, particularly among children under...

Education Ministry Reports School Dropout Rate Drops to 11.5 percent

During the 8th National Assembly session held from 21–24 November, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of...

WHO Asks China for More Information About Rise in Illnesses and Pneumonia Clusters

GENEVA (AP) — Chinese officials say they did not detect any “unusual or novel...

Laos Confirms 46 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 46 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,072. After 1,072 tests conducted in the...

China Delivers Assistance to Laos as Covid-19 Hits Hard

The Chinese government has provided Laos with 25 medical personnel and equipment to help the country in its fight against Covid-19. According to a report...

Laos Extends Lockdown Until 20 May Amid Second Wave of Covid-19

Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the National Taskforce, Kikeo Khaikhamphitoun, has moved to extend the lockdown period for Laos until 20 May. Deputy Prime...

Vietnam Assists Laos in Fight Against Covid-19

The Vietnamese government has provided Laos with USD 500,000 as well as 35 medical personnel and supplies to help the country in its fight...

Authorities Address Lockdown Rumors as Laos Confirms 60 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 60 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,026. Following 1,463 in the last 24...

Lao Police Confirm Case 59 in Custody, Will Face Legal Action

Police in Laos have confirmed that Ms. Monemina (Tyna), or Case 59, has been taken into custody after leaving hospital. Lieutenant Colonel Vilaphone Phayboun, Head...