Laos govt puts Attapeu and Champassak provinces under local lockdowns after spike in Covid-19 cases

Authorities intensify lockdown measures in Pakxe city. The Laos govt has put several provinces under lockdown after spike in Covid-19 cases in last few days. - Vientiane Times/ANN

VIENTIANE, Aug 14 (Vientiane Times/ANN): Authorities in Champassak and Attapeu provinces have ordered lockdowns to stem the spread of Covid-19 outbreak after locally-transmitted infections were reported.

In Champassak, provincial authorities have ordered a lockdown in Pakxe city from August 14-20 and have intensified virus control measures, Champassak mass media had reported.