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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 Considers Easing Restrictions on Entrance Visas

A new notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office has instructed authorities to consider easing certain Covid measures, including restrictions on entry to the...

Schools in Laos Begin Face-to-face Classes

Schools in Laos are to begin reopening face-to-face classes following months of closure due to heavy Covid-19 restrictions. Education authorities are reviewing the preparedness of...

Laos Confirms 1,281 New Cases of Covid-19, Seven Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,281 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with seven new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Health Authorities in Laos Ease Requirements for Newly Discharged Covid Patients

Health authorities have eased requirements for Covid-19 patients after being discharged from hospital, allowing them to resume their lives without further testing or isolation. According...

Laos Confirms 733 New Cases of Covid-19, Three Deaths

Laos has recorded 733 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with three deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,597...

Laos Confirms 602 New Cases of Covid-19, Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 602 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...