Residents of Vientiane Capital have taken to the road following the end of the Lao New Year holiday, despite an order from the Prime Minister to stay at home.
Laos Reports No New Covid-19 Cases in Seven Days
No new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Laos for seven days, with the total number of confirmed infections remaining at 19.
Police Crack Down On Group Gatherings in Luang Namtha
Police officers have arrested 41 young people holding a gathering near a river in Sing District, Luang Namtha Province, for violating lockdown regulations.
Second Covid-19 Patient Discharged from Hospital in Laos
A second Covid-19 patient has been discharged from hospital in Vientiane today, marking the second successful recovery from the virus in Laos.
Laos Extends Lockdown Until 3 May
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has moved to prolong Prime Ministerial Order 06/PM, effectively extending the lockdown period for Laos until 3 May.
Lao Central Bank Denies Issuance of LAK 500,000 Note
Laos’ central bank (Bank of Laos) has issued a public notice (dated 1 April) debunking rumors of a plan to print LAK 500,000 notes.
Laos Announces First COVID-19 Recovery
Laos has just announced its first patient to have recovered from COVID-19.