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Covid-19

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 Education and Sports, presented progress on the National Education System Reform Strategy.   The country’s education system has seen progress over the past two decades, he said. From 2006 to 2010, the education system expanded with an...

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...

WHO Downgrades COVID Pandemic, Says It’s No Longer Emergency

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as...

China to Resume Issuing Visas To Foreign Tourists

China will reopen its borders and let foreign travelers visit the country for the...

Digital Learning Gets New Boost in Rural Communities Across Laos

Children and teachers from Xonnabuly district, Savannakhet province, can now benefit from new learning...

Laos to Increase Production of its Molacovir Covid Pill

Laos is to increase production of its Molacovir medication used to treat Covid-19 in order to meet rising demand. Managing Director of State Enterprise Pharmaceutical...

MOFA Proposes Easing Visa Restrictions for Entrance to Laos

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a proposal to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control requesting it ease certain restrictions on...

Laos Confirms 916 New Cases of Covid-19 and Seven Deaths

Laos has recorded 916 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with seven new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Health Workers Receive Telehealth Training in Ten Provinces Across Laos

Health workers in ten provinces of Laos have received training in providing telehealth consultation services to better support patients in remote areas. Training sessions on...

Laos Confirms 999 New Cases of Covid-19 and Nine Deaths

Laos has recorded 999 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with nine deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,443...

Laos Confirms 641 New Cases of Covid-19 with 11 New Deaths

Laos has recorded 641 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with eleven new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...