Laos: Dengue scourge keep rising in the country


VIENTIANE, Aug 29 (Xinhua):The Laos Ministry of Health reported 166 new confirmed cases of dengue fever on Friday evening (Aug 28) and one new death from the disease.

The highest number of dengue patients were reported in Laos capital Vientiane at 1,300, while 654 cases were confirmed in Bolikhamxay province, and 597 cases were detected in Vientiane province.

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