Luang Prabang under complete lockdown.

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The city of Luang Prabang has been placed under lockdown due to an increase of Covid-19 cases in the region.

Viengthong Hatsachanh, the Mayor of Luang Prabang City, issued a notice today ordering the city to go into complete lockdown from 12 p.m. today until October 21.

 

Residents are not allowed to leave their homes except in medical emergencies as part of the lockdown.

 

Residents may leave their homes to perform critical duties such as shopping for groceries or consumer goods, but only two outings per household per day will be permitted.

 

It is totally forbidden to enter Luang Prabang City for any reason.

 

All meetings, gatherings, religious rites, and festivals are outlawed, with the exception of funerals, which must follow the Taskforce's criteria.

Indoor and outdoor fitness centers and sports venues, massage parlors, spas, internet cafes, and swimming pools must remain closed. Entertainment and drinking venues, karaoke bars, tourist sites, beer shops, petanque courts, barbecue restaurants, indoor and outdoor fitness centers and sports venues, massage parlors, spas, internet cafes, and swimming pools must remain closed.

 

Stockpiling, hoarding, and a sharp increase in the price of consumer goods are all illegal and punishable under the law.

 

Workers or civil servants in Luang Prabang City's government offices, businesses, and enterprises must rotate personnel or work from home using electronic methods.

The Laos-China Railway project, banks, hospitals, pharmacies, emergency services, postal services, telecommunications services, energy and water supply, and garbage collection services are all likely to remain operational.

 

Fresh markets may continue to operate, but they must maintain Covid-19 prevention measures at all times.

 

Small businesses, gas stations, and restaurants (only for take-out and delivery) may stay open until 8:30 p.m.

 

From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., a curfew will be in effect, banning travel within the city.