Covid infections hit daily high

The 170 new cases of Covid-19 reported on Tuesday constitute the highest daily figure recorded in Laos since the start of the pandemic in March last year.
The new infections bring the countrywide total to date to 3,710, while 1,222 people are currently in hospital for treatment and observation, according to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.
All of the 170 new infections were identified in migrant workers returning to Laos from Thailand.

Savannakhet reported the highest number of new cases with 98, followed by Champassak province with 38, Saravan province with 20, Vientiane with 10, and Khammuan province reported four new cases. Five deaths have been reported to date.
The positive test results were obtained after 1,845 samples were tested for Covid.
Al least 2,006 people were admitted to quarantine centres across the country and samples taken from them have been sent for testing.
There are 48 quarantine centres throughout Laos, where 6,044 people are currently accommodated.
No more villages in Vientiane have been classified as red or yellow zones.
The government has extended the partial lockdown until August 3, in a further attempt to reduce the number of infections and contain the virus outbreak.
Health authorities advise everyone to act responsibly and to support the battle to prevent the virus spiralling out of control.
Meanwhile the vaccination programme is being expedited to ensure that 50 percent of the population is immunised by the end of this year.
The Covid-19 taskforce says everyone must maintain social distancing, wear a face mask and comply with all the guidelines imposed by the government to lower the risk of contracting the virus.
People who need to leave their homes are advised to wear a face mask, regularly wash their hands with soap, and avoid touching their mouth and eyes.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update July 21, 2021)