Laos closes international checkpoints, suspends passenger transport to prevent outbreak

People lining up with their belongings at the immigration post by the second Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge in Mukdahan last week, as thousands of people attempted to cross from Thailand into Laos as the border crossing was being closed on March 31 due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. - AFP

VIENTIANE: The Laos government said on Monday (March 30) that all international checkpoints will be closed for passengers exiting and entering Laos in its effort to contain the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

However, goods transport is still permitted.