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Laos reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, one death
28 May 2021, 17:18 GMT+10
VIENTIANE, May 28 (Xinhua) The Lao Ministry of Health on Friday reported 10 new COVID-19 cases and one new death related to the virus. Deputy Director General of the Department of Communicable Disease Control under the Lao Ministry of Health Latsamy Vongkhamsao told a press conference here that the new death involved a 74-year-old man who was treated in a designated hospital in Lao capital Vientiane. Laos reported its first COVID-19 death on May 9. As of Friday, the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Laos stood at 1,905 with three deaths.
The United States has handed over personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies worth more than 1.8 billion kip (US$203,000), as part of the United States’ ongoing Covid-19 support to Laos.
Laos records 56 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
Xinhua
25 May 2021, 20:44 GMT+10
VIENTIANE, May 25 (Xinhua) Laos recorded 56 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths over the previous 24 hours, according to Lao Ministry of Health on Tuesday, taking the tally to 1,878. Deputy Director General of the Department of Communicable Disease Control under the Lao Ministry of Health Latsamy Vongkhamsao told a press conference in Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday that 14 of the cases were imported. Latsamy added that authorities and people across the country must remain vigilant and adapt to new normal in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. The public should avoid leaving home for unnecessary reasons and wear masks when going outdoors or visiting risky places.