A 20-year-old woman who had traveled to the UK is the latest to test positive for the coronavirus in Laos, bringing the total number of cases in the country to twelve.
Ministry Orders Temporary Suspension of Mining Activities, Hydropower Construction
The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines has ordered the temporary suspension of mineral processing plants and hydropower construction projects under a new notice issued yesterday.
PNG Man Becomes Eleventh Case of Covid-19 in Laos
A man from Papua New Guinea has tested positive for Covid-19 in Laos, making him the eleventh case confirmed in the country.
Lao Government To Provide Tax Breaks, Reduced Rates Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Lao government is to reduce and defer the payment of tax, customs, and other administrative fees during the coronavirus outbreak.
Seven of 10 Lao Covid-19 Patients Recovering
Seven of 10 Covid-19 patients who are currently being treated at Mittaphab Hospital are showing signs of improvement, according to local newspaper, Vientiane Mai.
Ministry of Health Allows Certain Private Medical Facilities to Operate
The Ministry of Health has recently amended its policy regarding which types of non-state healthcare facilities will be allowed to open.
Suspect Arrested in Connection to Patuxay Murder
Lao police have made an arrest in connection to a murder at Patuxay Park caught on CCTV earlier this week.
