Lao health ministry unveils requirements for traveller's medical certificates


Laos will keep its borders closed to foreign nationals to curb the spread of the virus. - The Star/ANN

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has assigned Lao Ministry of Health to conduct tests and issue medical certificates for travellers who need to exit Laos.

The taskforce committee has announced that only technical experts, diplomats and students will be allowed to travel overseas, but they must have appropriate travel documents and authorisation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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