Concerns Increase Over New Covid-19 Variants
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has expressed concern about emerging variants of the virus
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Lockdown Extended But More Restrictions Lifted
The government has extended the lockdown for another 15 days until July 4 but has eased some restrictions to alleviate the hardship caused by the Covid-19 outbreak and gradually normalise the situation.
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Taskforce Sets Conditions For Entry And Exit From Vientiane
The Vientiane Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has specified the conditions under which local residents, government officials and members of organisations may enter or exit the capital from now until June 19.
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WHO Validates China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine For Emergency Use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) validated on Tuesday the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac for emergency use.
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Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Used To Protect Most Vulnerable
The government will use this batch to vaccinate 50,300 people above the age of 60 and with underlying health conditions, under the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan.
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100,620 Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine Expected Soon
Some 100,620 doses of Pfizer vaccine are expected to arrive in the coming days, according to the Centre of Information and Education for Health, Ministry of Health.
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More Villages Named Red Zones As Covid Spreads
Twenty-nine villages have been named as red zones, meaning they will remain under 24-hour surveillance and general entry and exit is banned in an attempt to contain the Covid-19 virus.
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56 More Infections Raise Covid Total To 1,878
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on Tuesday warned that it will be difficult to prevent the spread of Covid-19 if people with the virus fail to provide information about those they have come into contact with.
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Laos To Get Additional Doses Of Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine
Negotiations are currently underway regarding the supply of additional doses of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine to Laos
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Three Provinces Ease Lockdown Restrictions
Some provinces where only a few cases of Covid-19 have been recorded remain under lockdown but are easing restrictions to enable people to engage in business and earn a living.
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Laos Struggles To Contain Escalating Virus Outbreak
The number of new Covid-19 cases is spiking, not only in Laos but also in the whole region, despite reinforced measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
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21 New Covid Cases, Risk Of Escalating Outbreak
Laos recorded another 21 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday but, although this number is small, authorities are concerned that a large number of people who are carrying the virus or are classified as at-risk of infection are concealing their identity.
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Laos’ Plan for 2021 Is To Vaccinate 50 Percent Of The Population
The vaccines being used are AstraZeneca, Sputnik V and Sinopharm and the total supply currently stands at 1,536,000 doses, which can immunise about 760,000 people, or 10.3 percent of the population.
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Vientiane Woman Dies After Being Vaccinated
A 63-year-old woman has died after being given the AstraZeneca vaccine last week
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New Guidelines Issued For Vientiane Entry & Exit
The Vientiane Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has issued new guidelines which require people wishing to exit or enter the capital to submit certain documents while the lockdown remains in force.
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Medical Certificates Mandatory For Int’l Travel
All travellers exiting Laos will be required to produce a medical certificate for their destination country to contain the spread of Covid-19.
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Private Quarantine Facilities At Own Cost Offered To Returning Foreigners: Thailand
Foreigners and Thai nationals returning to Thailand from abroad can choose special services at their own expense during their 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
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COVID 19 is Covered by All Our Health Insurance Plans !
The good news is that J&C has got you covered. All health insurance plans offered by J&C Insurance are covering COVID-19 !!!
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