In this file picture from July, 5, 2021, people exercise by the Mekong River in Vientiane before the influx of Covid-19 cases which has spurred the Lao government to improve existing quarantine centres, hospitals, and makeshift hospitals to house the returnees. - Xinhua
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN):Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has instructed the southern provinces to improve and open more quarantine centres and hospitals to handle the expected influx of more migrant workers from neighbouring countries.
He made the suggestion during a working trip to the south and talks with authorities in Champassak, Saravan, Xekong and Attapeu provinces last week.
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