COVID-19: Locally-transmitted infections rise in Laos

Local cases of COVID-19 have continued to increase in Laos, with 90 new infections.

As of Friday, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Laos has reached 212,214 with 663 deaths. 

According to a report Friday by the Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health, the country has recorded 90 new cases of COVID-19.

Among the 90 community cases, 67 were detected in the Lao capital, Vientiane.

The ministry has urged people to continue to be cautious, and advised them to get vaccinated, as well as take booster shots to bolster waning immunity levels.