Lockdown extended in Laos to curb rising Covid-19 issues


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VIENTIANE, July 4 (Xinhua): The Laos government has decided to extend the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown for another 15 days, effective from Monday (July 5) up to July 19 with certain relaxations.

Deputy Head of the Prime Minister's Office, Thipphakone Chanthavongsa, told a press conference in Lao capital Vientiane on Sunday that the situation in neighboring countries remained risky, and the Delta strain has been confirmed in Laos, therefore, the lockdown order will be extended until July 19.

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