Eighth batch of China-donated Covid-19 vaccines arrives in Laos

Chinese ambassador to Laos Jiang Zaidong (right) handing over the 1.5 million doses of vaccines to Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh on Jan 25. - VT

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The eighth batch of China-donated Covid-19 vaccines has arrived here and has been handed over to Lao authorities.

Chinese ambassador to Laos Jiang Zaidong, when handing over the 1.5 million doses of vaccines Tuesday (Jan 25) to Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, said the anti-epidemic work in Laos has made positive progress, as the country has exceeded the target of vaccinating 50 per cent of its population and Covid-19 infections have reduced significantly.