The Lao Health Ministry said at a press conference on April 27 that the country has not recorded any more cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, marking the 15th consecutive day in a row the country has seen no new COVID-19 cases.
A health worker checks a woman's temperature in Bangkok, Thailand (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Lao Health Ministry said at apress conference on April 27 that the country has not recorded any more casesof COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, marking the 15th consecutive day in a row thecountry has seen no new COVID-19 cases.
As of April 26, Laos had tested 1,777 suspected cases with 19 positive for thenovel corovirus (SARS-CoV-2). Of the patients, seven have been discharged fromhospital.
Amid the complex developments of the pandemic in the region and the world, theLao government has increased measures against the disease. Accordingly,citizens of countries, including Laotians, when entering the country, will be screenedand tested immediately. If anyone tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, he/she must besent to hospital for treatment. In case of negative results, the entrants willhave to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine period and foreigners must pay allexpenses themselves.
Meanwhile, in Thailand, local authorities continue to extend the measuresimposed to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, although the number of newinfections is on the decline.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on April27 decided to extend a ban on all incoming international passenger flights untilMay 31.
Earlier on the same day, the government's Centre for COVID-19 SituationAdministration (CCSA) recommended extending emergency powers and anationwide night time curfew for another month due to concerns over the possiblesecond wave of outbreaks.
It also recommended continuing restrictions on travel between provinces andlarge scale public activities, extending a work from home policy and delayingfour public holidays in May.
The new measures are to be submited to the Cabinet for approval on April 28.
Thailand on April 27 reported nine new COVID-19 cases and no new local transmission in Bangkok for the first time since the outbreak began in January. /.
Laos hailed the positive signs in the fight against COVID-19 as the country has not detected any new cases of infections on the seventh consecutive day on April 19.
The Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) Group donated 100,000 USD to the Lao Government on April 20 to help the country purchase medical supplies for its fight against COVID-19.
The Thai government’s COVID-19 center has asked the public to continue working from home and refrain from travelling despite a decline in newly reported cases each day, in order to prevent a second wave of infections, and aimed at easing lockdown measures in some cases.
Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane on April 24 presented relief aid to 250 Vietnamese in need in Laos who are facing difficulties caused by social distancing measures aimed to curb the spread of the COVID-19.
Thailand’s National Security Council is expected to present a proposal for the extension of the state of emergency to the Prime Minister on April 27, with some current restrictions to be relaxed to allow some businesses and daily activities to resume amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
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Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
A health worker checks a woman's temperature in Bangkok, Thailand (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
