Preschools, kindergartens closed in Laos to avoid virus risks

Laos Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on Tuesday (March 17) has ordered the temporary closure of preschools and kindergartens across the country amid the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in many countries. The closure, which will take effect on Tuesday, was ordered despite there being no confirmed case in Laos as of Monday. - Xinhua/ANN

VIENTIANE: Laos Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on Tuesday (March 17) has ordered the temporary closure of preschools and kindergartens across the country amid the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in many countries.

The closure, which will take effect on Tuesday, was ordered despite there being no confirmed case in Laos as of Monday.