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520 new cases of Covid-19

The number of new Covid cases remains high, with the northern and central provinces in particular reporting the largest numbers.
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on Friday reported that out of 5,580 tests conducted around the country over the previous 24 hours, 520 people tested positive for the virus.
Of this number, 518 cases were locally transmitted and two were found among people entering Laos from other countries.
Vientiane again recorded the highest number of new cases with 289, which were identified in 85 villages.
Luang Prabang province reported 54 new cases, Luang Namtha 47, Vientiane province 40, Khammuan 28, Savannakhet 15, Bokeo 11, Borikhamxay 11, Champassak 8, Saravan 7, Xekong 4 and Xaysomboun 4.
With significant transmission occurring and current levels of vaccination still lower than needed to curb transmission, it is essential that public health and social measures continue to be rigorously adopted, the taskforce said.
There are currently 6,975 active cases of Covid-19, with 49 confirmed deaths, and a total of 34,518 cases to date.
Meanwhile, 304 people were discharged from hospitals around the country yesterday.

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(Latest Update
October 22,
2021)



 


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