Hotel and restaurant owners have brought their concerns before the Deputy Prime Minister in relation to lockdown measures put in place during the coronavirus, or Covid-19, pandemic.
Laos Lockdown to be Lifted if No New Covid Cases Confirmed
Lockdown in Laos could be lifted on 3 May if no new cases of Covid-19 are confirmed, and the situation in neighboring countries remains stable, according to the national taskforce.
Seven Washed Away in Luang Prabang Floods
Three people have been killed and four others have been reported missing after flash floods swept through Kiawtaloun Village, in Luang Prabang.
Full Steam Ahead for Laos-China Railway Construction
Construction of the Laos-China Railway has resumed in full capacity following the return of foreign workers from China.
Vientiane Capital Garbage Disposal Rates Cut by Half
Garbage disposal rates in Vientiane Capital will be cut by half until June this year as part of measures to reduce the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy.
Three More COVID-19 Patients Discharged From Hospital, 12 Remaining
Three more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Vientiane’s Mittaphab Hospital in Laos, leaving only 12 remaining cases in the country.
COVID-19 Hotline Numbers By Province
Apart from the 24-hour-a-day national COVID-19 hotline numbers 165, 064 166, 166, and 021 212610 (based in the capital city of Vientiane), there are also numbers based in the provinces residents can contact for all inquiries related to the disease.
Covid-19 Restrictions Could be Eased to Minimize Economic Impact
Authorities have said that after 11 consecutive days without a new case of Covid-19 in Laos, some lockdown restrictions could potentially be eased.