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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 Record Number of Covid-19 Cases as Migrant Workers Return

Laos has confirmed 170 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,710. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh spoke during the daily announcement...

Man Jailed for Illegally Entering Vietnam and Spreading Covid-19

A man has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for illegal entry into Vietnam from Laos and spreading Covid-19. A Vietnamese national, identified as Dao...

Lockdown Extended as Laos Records 114 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has extended lockdown measures until 3 August after confirming a further 114 cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Sanong Thongsana, Deputy Minister of Health, led...

Champasack Orders Covid Retest at Quarantine Centers

Authorities in Champasack have announced they will retest occupants of quarantine centers, while employees working at the centers will be barred from leaving. According to...

Laos Confirms 131 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 131 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,426. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily announcement...

Laos Confirms Fifth Covid-19 Death

Laos has confirmed its fifth death as a result of Covid-19 in Savannakhet Province. A 49-year-old man from Nongboua Tha, Songkhon District, Savannakhet Province passed...