Laos: Large gatherings banned, vaccinations available over New Year holiday


People are prohibited from organising gatherings or parties where one-metre social distancing cannot be observed during Lao New Year.

VIENTIANE, April 13 (Vientiane Times/ANN): Gatherings or parties where one-metre social distancing cannot be observed are prohibited, the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced.

In additional instructions issued on Monday to prevent a coronavirus outbreak, the taskforce also warned people to avoid unessential travel during the Lao New Year holiday from April 14-16 (Wednesday - Friday).

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