Lao morning news for April 2

Lao morning news for April 2
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Covid-19: private hospitals and clinics ordered to close
Minister of Health Bounkong Sihavong has issued a notice ordering the closure of private hospitals and clinics nationwide as the country is entering a complete lockdown.
— KPL

WB approves 60 mln USD to strengthen Laos’ financial safety net
WB approves 60 mln USD to strengthen Laos’ financial safety net
— Xinhua

Laos confirms new Covid-19 case, bringing total to 10
A female Vientiane resident, 21, was confirmed today as being infected with coronavirus, bringing the total infections to 10 people.
— Vientiane Times

Stranded migrant workers can stay and work in Thailand, for now
Today the Thai Labour Ministy is allowing stranded workers from Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar to stay and work beyond the expiration date of their work permits, due to the recent closure of their borders.
— The Thaiger

Laos Puts the Brakes on April Fools’ During Covid-19 Pandemic
Laos has announced that posting or sharing April Fools’ Day jokes about Covid-19 is now punishable by law.
— The Laotian Times

Lao govt to monitor self-quarantine of returning workers
A Lao Cabinet minister has instructed local authorities across the country to carefully monitor the self-quarantine of returning workers to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
— The Star

China Helps Laos With Medical Equipment as Coronavirus Wave Begins
China on Tuesday donated truckloads of medical supplies to Laos, where hospitals struggled with shortages of gear, while Vietnam imposed social distancing polices and moved to relax restrictions on rice exports it had earlier made to ensure food security during COVID-19 the crisis.
— RFA

Vietnam closes borders with Laos, Cambodia in Covid-19 fight
Vietnam has closed borders with its south-western neighbors Laos and Cambodia starting Wednesday in its continued bid to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
— VN Express

WFP Lao PDR Evidence Series: Farmer Nutrition School Household Impact Survey
Despite significant progress in overall poverty reduction, Lao PDR remains one of the countries with the highest under-nutrition rates in the world, particularly for children.
— Relief Web

Two China-Laos Railway bridges complete closure over Mekong River
The Ban Ladhan Mekong River Super Major Bridge on Wednesday (April 1) achieved its main section closure over the Mekong River, and thus, major engineering works on both cross-Mekong bridges along the railway have been completed.
— The Star

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane
The foreign ministries of North Korea and Laos signed a new cooperation agreement last week in Vientiane to replace the previously expired one, according to press releases from both countries.
— NK News

Vietnamese firm contributes to COVID-19 combat in Laos
Xekaman 1 Power Ltd., Co under Viet-Laos Power JSC on April 1 donated 30,000 USD to the COVID-19 combat of the Lao government and people.
— Vietnam Plus

Govt authorises local firms to distribute subsidised face masks
Ministry of Industry and Commerce has given the go-ahead for the Viengthong Pharma and CBF Pharma companies to distribute affordable face masks in Vientiane and several provinces as demand for face masks is rising in recent days amid Coronavirus outbreak.
— Vientiane Times

Laos launches official website on Covid-19 situation
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in cooperation with a Lao ICT company recently launched an official website www.covid19.gov.la so the public can access factual information during the country’s Covid-19 crisis.
— Vientiane Times

Local authorities urged to raise public awareness about virus prevention
Local authorities need to work harder to raise public awareness about prevention and control measures imposed by the government to contain the coronavirus, according to the responsible task force committee.
— Vientiane Times

Over 600 people team up to control fire in Oudomxay Protected Area
More than 600 soldiers, police personnel, officials and local residents in Xay district of Oudomxay province teamed up last weekend to control a forest fire in the Phouhiphi Protected Area that devastated 10,000 hectares of forest.
— Vientiane Times

Numbers of people buying fresh food at market decline
People who like to cook with fresh ingredients are still going to the esplanade of Laos-ITECC exhibition venue to buy food but the crowds are smaller due to concerns about the Covid-19 outbreak.
— Vientiane Times

 

 

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