Vientiane hospitals run out of beds for dengue patients

The number of people suffering from dengue increases significantly in Laos. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Some hospitals in Vientiane have converted corridors and meeting rooms into wards due to a lack of space to treat patients, while some facilities have even requested additional beds from the public so they can cope with the growing number of dengue patients.

The number of people suffering from dengue has swelled significantly between May and July.