Laos athlete tests positive for Covid-19 upon return from Russia


VIENTIANE, Sept 12 (Xinhua): A 29-year-old Laos army athlete on Friday was confirmed positive for Covid-19 upon his return from Russia.

The sample for the Laos athlete was tested on Thursday, the National Task Force for Covid-19 Prevention and Control told a press conference held in Laos capital Vientiane on Friday (Sept 11).

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