Travellers to Laos required to take Covid-19 test on arrival


VIENTIANE, April 24 (Xinhua): Everyone entering Laos at Wattay International Airport must have a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test within 24 hours of departure for the country as well as an RDT (Rapid Diagnostic Test) on arrival in Lao capital Vientiane, health authorities said.

According to a report issued on Wednesday by Centre of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health, everyone entering Laos must undergo entry screening including a temperature check, as well as presenting the required documents to health officials.

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