Laos Confirms 1,401 New Covid-19 Cases

Today, 1,401 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Laos, with four new deaths.

Over the previous 24 hours, 7,948 tests were completed around the country, with 1,401 new cases verified, according to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.

Across the country, there were 1,391 cases of community spread and ten imported cases.

New Deaths

On Monday evening, a 40-year-old lady from Phosy Village in Luang Prabang City, Luang Prabang Province, died at the hospital. Kidney illness, hypertension, diabetes, and hepatitis plagued her. She had not received the Covid-19 vaccine.

A 55-year-old lady from Dongnasok Village in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital, died at Setthathirath Hospital yesterday evening. Obesity and diabetes have been a problem for her. She had not received the Covid-19 vaccine.

An 82-year-old man died today at Mittaphap Hospital in Phonpapao Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital. Kidney illness, hypertension, and arthritis plagued him. He was entirely protected against Covid-19.

A 78-year-old man from Thongsangnang Village in Vientiane Capital's Chanthabouly District died today at Setthathirath Hospital. He wasn't immune to Covid-19 since he hadn't been immunized.

Credit Source: The Laotian Times

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