Some 195 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded nationwide over the past 24 hours with 98 classified as local transmissions and 97 as imported cases.

The local infections were reported in Savannakhet 57, Bokeo 15, Vientiane 12, Khammuan 5, Luang Prabang 4, Luang Namtha 2, Oudomxay 2, and Vientiane (province) 1.

The imported cases, dominated by migrant workers returning from neighbouring countries, were identified in Champassak 71, Khammuan 9, Borikhamxay 7, Saravan 6, Xayaboury 3, and Vientiane 1.

Laos’ total of Covid-19 infections has reached 14,641 including 12 deaths and 4,901 active cases.

The past 24 hours witnessed Thailand logging 17,984 new cases and 292 new deaths, Myanmar recording 2,932 new cases and 109 new deaths, Vietnam documenting 12,103 new cases and 352 new deaths, and Cambodia posting 401 new cases and 12 new deaths.

Source: Lao News Agency