Government sounds the alarm as Laos' dengue cases surpass 10,000 mark

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The number of dengue cases in Laos has risen to 10,871 as 343 new cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours, according to a report from the Lao Ministry of Health on Saturday.

A report issued by the Centre of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health on Friday said that the highest number of cases occurred in Oudomxay province, where 2,450 cases were reported, while 1,778 cases were recorded in Khammuan province, and 918 in Luang Prabang province.