On reinforcement measures on containment, prevention and full response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The situation of COVID-19 pandemic continues to be on the rise with nearly all countries in the world affected. The number of infected people and death toll of the virus also continue to rise on a daily basis. In the Lao PDR, despite the Government has seriously taken the preventive and protective measures over the past month, which have been implemented at all levels by the party, state and society, the infected cases have eventually occurred in the country and there is a risk of the outbreak nationwide. Against this backdrop, in order to raise the level of prevention and containment aimed at a quick ending to the outbreak, as well as setting regulations for all sectors, levels and entire society to implement in an equal, effective and efficient manner