Cases getting higher as Laos confirms 1,272 new infections of Covid-19 and five deaths on Friday (Dec 31)

VIENTIANE, Dec 31: Laos has recorded 1,272 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with five new deaths confirmed on Friday, reports Laotian Times.

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,405 tests were conducted across the country over the last 24 hours, with 1,272 new cases confirmed.

There were 1,272 cases of community spread across the country.

Meanwhile, the five deaths were - two people in Vientiane passed away due to Covid-19; two people in Bokeo Province passed away due to Covid-19 and one death was recorded in Bolikhamxay Province.

In Vientiane, the country's capital saw 458 cases while in Luang Prabang Province, a total of 60 cases of community spread were recorded, with two cases in Viengkham District.

In Luang Prabang City there were 43 cases, Phoukhoun District saw three cases, Chomphet District saw two cases, Pak Ou District saw six cases, Nan District saw three cases, and Phonxay District saw only one case.

For the record, Laos now has 360 confirmed deaths and 110,054 total cases.

Meanwhile, 854 people recovered and were discharged from hospitals around the country on Thursday night (Dec 30).