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Covid-19

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 14, due to human metapneumovirus (HMPV), according to CBS News. However, despite the global uproar, experts say the virus is seasonal and under control, and it is unlikely to turn into a global pandemic. HMPV causes...

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...

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...

Laos Scraps Covid Vaccination Proof and Test to Enter the Country

Lao Prime Minister's Office announced that COVID-19 vaccination proof and Rapid Antigen Test (ATK) for unvaccinated travelers would no longer be required to enter the...

Remittances an Important Source of Income for Laos Economy

Remittances have been increasingly recognized as an important source of income in Laos, particularly this year, as the country faces increased challenges from high...

New Wave of Covid Unlikely for Laos, Residents Should Remain Vigilant

Medical experts in Laos say that although case numbers have risen in recent weeks, a new wave may not necessarily be on the horizon. While...

Cambodian PM Hun Sen Tests Covid Positive After ASEAN Summit

On Tuesday Morning, the PM announced on his social media that he tested positive for Covid-19 in Indonesia, where he had just arrived to...

United States Provides Pediatric Pfizer Vaccines to Protect Children from COVID-19

The United States Government has recently provided 201,600 doses of pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 to Laos through the COVAX Facility. The United States Government handed over...

Cambodia, Vietnam Pave the Way for ASEAN Comeback in Covid Recovery

A Covid-19 recovery index published by Nikkei Asia places Cambodia and Vietnam in 4th and 8th position respectively in a list that features 121...