Laos Records Five Covid-19 Deaths in a Single Day, Bringing the Death Toll to 45.

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Covid-19 outbreaks continue in Vientiane Capital, Khammouane, and Vientiane Province, with five deaths confirmed today.

 

Today, 657 new cases of Covid-19 were reported across the country, with 5,911 tests completed in the last 24 hours, according to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.

 

Across the country, there were 656 cases of community spread and one imported case.

 

Five Covid-19 Deaths

 

-On October 17, a 16-year-old student in Keooudom District, Vientiane Province, who was described as healthy and robust with no underlying illnesses, began exhibiting Covid-19 signs such as trouble breathing and fever. On the 17th of October, he was admitted to the district hospital and transferred to Phonhong Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 on the 18th. His condition deteriorated, and he died in hospital at 1:30 a.m. on October 19th.

 

-In the Xaythany District, a 35-year-old man died of Covid-19. The individual, who had received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, had respiratory issues and had been in the hospital for seven days before dying on October 17th.

 

-A 66-year-old woman from Vientiane Capital's Naxaythong District was brought to hospital on October 12 and died on October 18 due to underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

 

Meanwhile, on October 18, a 65-year-old man in Champhone District, Savannakhet Province, died in hospital after not being vaccinated against Covid-19. He had underlying health issues, including diabetes.

 

-On October 18, a 51-year-old woman from Luang Prabang City died in hospital at 5:55 p.m. after receiving two doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccination. She had diabetes as well as kidney illness.

 

Community Spread in Vientiane Capital:

 

Vientiane Capital recorded 239 cases across 80 villages in seven districts.

 

– Saysettha District recorded 143 cases in 20 villages.

– Chanthabouly District recorded 19 cases across ten villages.

– Hatsaifong District recorded 15 cases across 11 villages.

– Sikhottabong District recorded 27 cases across 19 villages.

– Sisattanak District recorded 13 cases across eight villages.

– Xaythany District recorded 20 cases across 11 villages.

– Sangthong District recorded one case in Pakdone Village.

 

Community Spread by Province:

 

In Luang Prabang Province, a total of 72 cases of community spread were recorded, with two cases in Nambak District.

 

In Luang Prabang City there were 41 cases.

 

PakOu District saw 22 cases, two cases in Viengkham District and  Ngoi District saw five cases. 

In Bokeo Province there was one case.

 

In Savannakhet Province, there were nine cases, including eight in Kaysone Phomvihane City and one in Champhone District. 

 

In Vientiane Province, there were 155 cases recorded, with 11 in Keooudom, four in Vangkham, 65 in Kasy, 32 in Hinherb, 19 in Phonhong, one in Vang Vieng  and one in Thoulakhom District.

 

Champasack Province saw nine cases today, with eight in Pakse City, and one in Phonthong District.

 

Khammouane Province saw 126 cases, with 106 in Thakhek District including 63 employees from the Lao Khaiy Yuan Company and 20 in Khounkham District. 

 

Total Cases:

 

Laos now has 7,167 active cases of Covid-19, with 45 confirmed deaths, and 32,971 total cases.

 

Meanwhile, 268 people recovered and were discharged from hospitals around the country yesterday.

 

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