Laos records 296 new Covid-19 cases, two new deaths

Some 296 new cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths attributed to the virus have been recorded nationwide over the previous 24 hours, bringing the total to 32,029 including 40 deaths.

The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control told a press conference today that of the new confirmed cases, 283 were classified as local infections and 13 as imported cases.

Most local infections were recorded in Vientiane 105, Luang Prabang 49,Vientiane (province) 47, Champassak 24, Bokeo 20, Khammuan 15, Saravan 12, Savannakhet eight, Borikhamxay two, and Luang Namtha and Xayaboury one each

Source: Lao News Agency