Laos struggles to contain escalating Covid-19 outbreak


VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): The number of new Covid-19 cases is spiking, not only in Laos but also in the whole region, despite reinforced measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus.

Laos’ neighbours, particularly Thailand, are experiencing continuing community outbreaks, putting the landlocked country at a high risk of a major epidemic.

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