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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...

Health Ministry and UNICEF Survey Finds Nearly 100 Percent Vaccination in Tourism Zones

Tourism "green zones" in Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, and Luang Prabang Province have reached 99.67 percent vaccination rates, with residents displaying high levels of...

Laos Confirms 369 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 369 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,228 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 470 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 470 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,603 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 542 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 542 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,513 tests were conducted...

Covid Infections Continue Downward Trend Despite New Year Celebrations 

Daily Covid infections in Laos have not seen a major increase following the Lao New Year holiday, according to health officials.  The National Taskforce for...

Laos Confirms 229 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 229 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 1,452 tests were conducted...