13 provinces and cities of Laos have people infected with Covid-19
(Baonghean.vn) - According to the latest information from the National Task Force Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of Laos, the Covid-19 epidemic situation in this country is currently considered very worrying as the number of infections in the community has increased dramatically.
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| Lao authorities have increased border control to prevent illegal entry from Cambodia and Thailand. Source: PhnomPenhpost |
As of 4:00 p.m. on April 26, 2021, Laos has recorded 436 people infected with Covid-19, 49 people have been cured and discharged from hospital and there have been no deaths. However, the number of community infections has increased rapidly and appeared in 13 provinces/cities across the country, including: Vientiane Capital (293 people), Champasak Province (54 people), Salavan Province (6 people), Bokeo Province (7 people); Savannakhet Province (13 people), Luangnamtha Province (4 people), Oudomxay Province (2 people), Phongsaly Province (2 people), Sekong Province (1 person), Luongprabang Province (1 person), Xayaboury Province (1 person), Vientiane Province (1 person), Khammuan Province (1 person), Bolykhamxay Province, which shares the border with Nghe An Province (1 person).
In accordance with Directive 15 issued by the Lao Prime Minister on April 21, 2021 to prevent, control and handle the spread of Covid-19, Laos continues to close international border gates, secondary border gates and local border gates by road and waterway at borders with countries where Covid-19 is spreading in the community.
For individual entry and exit activities from April 22 to May 5, 2021, except for necessary cases licensed by the Central Steering Committee and cargo vehicles, but must have Covid-19 insurance and medical monitoring equipment for 14 days. As of April 25, 2021, 17/18 provinces and cities of Laos have ordered a blockade of entry and exit to prevent and control the epidemic.
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| People in Vientiane (Laos) register to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Photo: Pham Kien/VNA |
Currently, the functional forces of Nghe An province and the border provinces of Xieng Khouang, Hua Phan and Bolikhamxay are actively coordinating to strengthen strict management of illegal entry and exit through the Vietnam - Laos border area. At the same time, they regularly exchange information, situation and deploy measures to prevent and combat the Covid-19 epidemic with the highest efficiency.
In light of the above situation, the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos recommends that Vietnamese citizens living, working, and studying in Laos strictly comply with Lao and Vietnamese regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control, practice social distancing, and not leave their place of residence except in necessary cases during the lockdown period./.
