25.5 C
Vientiane
Saturday, September 21, 2024
spot_img

Covid-19

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 diseases” in the country, the World Health Organization said Thursday, following an official request by the U.N. health agency for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children. WHO...

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...

Prudential Laos Launches Digital Life Insurance to Narrow Protection Gap

Prudential Life Assurance (Lao) Company Limited (“Prudential Laos”) has launched “PRULife Guard” and “PRULife...

Telcos Discount Voice Calls and Data Rates During Lockdown Period

Telecommunications companies in Laos are to provide users with a 15 percent discount on voice calls and discounts on some data packages during the...

Covid-19 Cases Trend Downward as Vientiane Reports Three New Cases

Laos has confirmed three new cases of Covid-19 as community spread shows a downward trend in the capital city. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvane led the daily...

Authorities Authorize Outdoor Exercise During Lockdown

Authorities have changed their tune on outdoor exercise, with a new notice issued by the Ministry of Education and Sports now allowing people to...

Laos Confirms Ten New Covid-19 Infections and Third Death

Laos has confirmed ten new cases of Covid-19 and a third death as community spread continues in the capital city. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led...

I’m In a Green Zone: Can I Host a Party?

Many of our readers have asked about holding parties in green zones where gatherings of up to ten people are allowed. The arrest and detainment...

Community Spread Slows as Laos Confirms 12 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 12 new cases of Covid-19 as community spread decreases for the second day, while authorities warn against complacency. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvane led...