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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 Forms Special Taskforce to Combat Fake News

Authorities have established a special taskforce to monitor and respond to illegal online media and fake news in Laos. According to a notice issued by...

Laos Confirms Five New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 5 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,883. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily briefing by the...

Back to School for Some Students in Ton Pheung District

Primary and secondary schools in Ton Pheung district, Bokeo province, reopened certain classes on Monday in areas unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Schools in the...

Health Authorities in Laos Prohibit Sale of Covid-19 Test Kits

The Ministry of Health has prohibited the importation and distribution of Covid-19 rapid test kits. Health authorities declared yesterday that the importation or sale of...

Laos Confirms 56 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 56 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,878. Dr. Phonepaseuth Xayamongkhoun led the daily announcement by the Covid-19 Taskforce...

Champasack, Savannakhet and Khammouane Provinces Ease Covid-19 Restrictions

Champasack, Savannakhet, and Khammouane provinces have eased certain Covid-19 measures, allowing residents to travel more freely and undertake their jobs. An order issued by the...