Laos - No problems with Covid -19, but grapples with rising dengue fever problems


VIENTIANE: Laos is one of the more successful country in South-East Asia region that has managed to control the Covid-19 pandemic well. As of Saturday night, Laos has tested 6,432 suspected cases with only 19 cases tested positive, and 16 patients have recovered.

However, the government after easing its lockdown rules on Sunday (May 31) now has announced they have grappling issues with dengue fever.

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