Laos confirms two new deaths from Covid-19 a cases continue to rise in country

VIENTIANE, Oct 9: Laos has recorded 425 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths confirmed, reports Laotian Times.

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,081 tests were conducted across the country over the last 24 hours, with 425 new cases confirmed.

There were 419 cases of community spread and six imported cases across the country.

A 80-year-old man from Phonsavan Village, Naxaythong District in Vientiane Capital who had not received a vaccine and suffered from underlying conditions passed away from Covid-19 yesterday.

He had contact with his son and sister-in-in-law who had been infected with the virus.

The man suffered from underlying conditions including hypertension and paralysis.

On Oct 1, the man began to exhibit symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath.

On Oct 8, he tested positive for Covid-19 however, he passed away at his home.

Meanwhile, a 58-year-old man from Thakhek Village, Hatsaifong District in Vientiane Capital who had not received a vaccine and suffered from underlying conditions passed away from Covid-19 yesterday.

The man suffered from kidney failure and received dialysis treatment yesterday. Following the treatment, he felt unwell and was tested for Covid-19 at 6pm at Mittaphab Hospital, after which he lost consciousness.

At 7pm the test result showed positive, however, at 8pm the man succumbed to the virus while in hospital.

Laos now has 6,027 active cases of Covid-19, with 26 confirmed deaths, and 28,032 total cases.

Meanwhile, 295 people recovered and were discharged from hospitals around the country on Saturday.

The first dose vaccinations have now reached 41.63% of the eligible population, while second dose vaccinations have now reached 30.12%.