Passengers have their body temperature checked by thermal scanning at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Government has decided totighten COVID-19 prevention measures in the face of transmission risks.
The Lao Prime Minister’s Office on August 7issued an urgent announcement of the enhancement of some measures againstCOVID-19 amid this country’s relaxation of virus containment actions.
The announcement noted that facing the risk of aresurgence of COVID-19 amid the disease’s complex developments in the regionand the world, the Lao Government decided to strengthen the enforcement ofprevention measures.
In particular, relevant agencies were asked toenhance examination of those exiting from or entering the country so as todetect any illegal entry cases, monitor entertainment venues and karaokeparlours which had been ordered to close temporarily, and deal with anyviolations of the government’s directives.
Notably, the Foreign Ministry of Laos wasassigned to coordinate with the country’s national steering committee forCOVID-19 prevention and control and relevant agencies to prepare for theimplementation of “green lane” (fast procedure handling) for Vietnam and China.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, Laoshas recorded 20 cases, and the only patient still under treatment is a nationalof the Republic of Korea who was confirmed positive for the coronavirus on July23. The remaining 19 patients have been discharged from hospital./.
Laos has allowed the entry of many foreign workers as the country has gone without any new case of COVID-19 for 32 consecutive days as of May 14, the Lao Health Ministry said.
The US has provided an additional 2.5 million USD to Laos through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the country’s COVID-19 response, reported Vientiane Times newspaper on June 23.
While COVID-19 remains under control in Laos, dengue fever has continued to be an issue in the country, with 4,256 cases, including nine deaths, between January 1 and August 2.
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The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
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In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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Passengers have their body temperature checked by thermal scanning at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
