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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 2,762 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 2,762 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,688 tests were conducted...

Provinces in Laos Tighten Covid-19 Restrictions Ahead of Lao New Year

Some provinces in Laos have tightened restrictions in response to rising Covid-19 infection rates before Lao New Year. Vientiane Province issued a notice on Monday...

More Factories Begin Producing Molnupiravir Covid-19 Medication in Laos

The government of Laos has authorized three more pharmaceutical factories to produce Molnupiravir to treat Covid-19 patients across the country. Director-General of Food and Drug...

Japan Supports Laos through Covid-19 Pandemic

The Japanese government has continued to expand its support for Laos during this unprecedented period of uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for countries...

Laos Confirms 2,697 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 2,697 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,454 tests were conducted...

Laos Confirms 1,263 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,263 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 3,134 tests were conducted...