COVID-19 pandemic in Laos explained

COVID-19 pandemic in Laos
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Disease:COVID-19
Virus Strain:SARS-CoV-2
Location:Laos
First Case:Vientiane
Arrival Date:24 March 2020
Origin:Wuhan, China
Recovery Cases:217,811 (updated 23 July 2023) [1]

The COVID-19 pandemic in Laos is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 . On 24 March 2020, Laos became the last country in Southeast Asia to report its confirmed case of the virus. As of 5 June 2022, there were a total of 210,081 cases and 756 deaths. On 4 May 2021, Laos exceeded 1,000 cases of COVID-19. Five days later, the country recorded the first death.

On 21 December 2021, Laos overtook China in terms of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Background

On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019.[2] [3]

The case fatality ratio for COVID-19 has been much lower than SARS of 2003,[4] [5] but the transmission has been significantly greater, with a significant total death toll.[6] [4]

Timeline

2020

March

On 13 March, provincial authorities closed some of border posts.[7]

On 24 March, Laos confirmed its first two COVID-19 cases, becoming the last Southeast Asian country infected with coronavirus.[8] [9]

On 26 March, the Vientiane Times confirmed the country's third COVID-19 case.[10]

On 27 March, there were six cases confirmed. Two more men from Luang Prabang, and one from Vientiane.[11]

On 28 March, there were 2 more confirmed, bringing a total to 8.[12]

On 30 March, there was 1 more confirmed, bringing everything to a total of 9.[13]

April

On 1 April, one more case was confirmed, bringing a total to 10.[14]

On 5 April 2020, the 11th case was reported as a 55-year-old man from Papua New Guinea.[15]

The government announced a lockdown on 29, March, starting on 30 March. All land borders closed and the last flights departed from Luang Prabang and Vientiane occurred on 1 April.[16]

May

By May 18, more restrictions had been loosened, allowing domestic travel, without foreign travellers allowed.[17]

June

On 2 June, students returned to classrooms.[18]

On 4 June, the government allowed foreign travellers into the country.[19]

July to December

On 25 July, one new case was confirmed. It was a South Korean national.[20]

2,621 people were isolated over concerns.[21]

2021

March

A second wave of vaccinations occurred.[22]

May

On the morning of 9 May, Laos recorded the first death due to COVID-19. The Embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane confirmed that was a Vietnamese woman died after one week of treatment.[23]

Statistics

COVID-19 pandemic in Laos (per WHO)!Province!Confirmed!Deaths
Savannakhet6,8658
Vientiane6,2996
Champasak5,0764
Khammouane2,5031
Salavan1,6531
Bokeo1,0970
Luang Prabang6130
Vientiane Province3411
Bolikhamsai1380
Luang Namtha1030
Xaisomboun820
Xayaboury550
Oudomxay380
Xiangkhouang260
Attapeu120
Sekong80
Phongsaly70

Confirmed new cases per day

Confirmed deaths per day

Confirmed cases March - July 2020

Assistance

The Laotian Times says China sent medical experts, medical equipment and medicines, to help Laos fight COVID-19.[24]

On 27 March, Vietnam offers help by sending medical equipment worth .[25]

In April 2021, the Vietnamese government decided to provide a financial aid of to fight against COVID disease, in addition to sending experts and supporting additional medical equipment for Laos.[26] On 4 May 2021, Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son and 32 experts departed for Laos to set up field hospitals, increase emergency resuscitation and strengthen testing capacity.[27]

Censorship

Some people have been arrested for allegedly spreading false information about the COVID-19 pandemic.[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: COVID - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer.
  2. Web site: Novel Coronavirus Information Center . Elsevier . Elsevier Connect. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200130171622/https://www.elsevier.com/connect/coronavirus-information-center. 30 January 2020. 15 March 2020.
  3. News: Reynolds . Matt . What is coronavirus and how close is it to becoming a pandemic? . 4 March 2020 . Wired UK. 5 March 2020 . 1357-0978. https://web.archive.org/web/20200305104806/https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-coronavirus. 5 March 2020. live.
  4. Web site: Crunching the numbers for coronavirus . Imperial News. 13 March 2020 . 15 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319084913/https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/196137/crunching-numbers-coronavirus/. 19 March 2020. live.
  5. Web site: High consequence infectious diseases (HCID); Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England . GOV.UK . en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200303051938/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/high-consequence-infectious-diseases-hcid. 3 March 2020. 17 March 2020.
  6. Web site: World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists – Coronavirus . www.wfsahq.org. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200312233527/https://www.wfsahq.org/resources/coronavirus. 12 March 2020. 15 March 2020.
  7. News: Laos Shutters Small Checkpoints on Borders With Vietnam, Cambodia, Citing Coronavirus Spread . Radio Free Asia . 16 March 2020 . 7 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200407033304/https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/checkpoints-03162020164126.html . 7 April 2020 . live .
  8. News: Laos records first two coronavirus cases - Thai Media. 24 March 2020. 24 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324090150/https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Laos-records-first-two-coronavirus-cases-Thai-Media-622110. 24 March 2020. live.
  9. News: Laos Confirms First Covid-19 Cases. 24 March 2020. 24 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324141831/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/24/laos-confirms-first-covid-19-cases/. 24 March 2020. live.
  10. News: Laos confirms third Covid-19 case. 26 March 2020. 26 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326082008/http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/freeContent/FreeConten_Laosc.php. 26 March 2020. live.
  11. News: Three More Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Laos, Total Now at 6. 27 March 2020. 27 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326112259/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/26/three-more-covid-19-cases-confirmed-in-laos-total-now-at-6/. 26 March 2020. live.
  12. News: . 28 March 2020 . 2 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Laos . Xinhua . 22 January 2021 . 28 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128174913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/28/c_138926298.htm . dead .
  13. News: . 1 April 2020 . New Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Laos: Total Now 9 . ASEAN News . 22 January 2021.
  14. Web site: Laos confirms one more COVID-19 case - Xinhua English.news.cn. 2020-06-22. www.xinhuanet.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20200404105546/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/01/c_138938274.htm. 4 April 2020. dead.
  15. Web site: Covid-19 cases in Laos rise to 11 The Star. 2020-06-22. www.thestar.com.my. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616232837/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/05/covid-19-cases-in-laos-rise-to-11. 16 June 2020. live.
  16. Web site: Laos goes into total lockdown | TTR Weekly . 31 March 2020 . 22 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200617000356/https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/04/laos-goes-into-total-lockdown/ . 17 June 2020 . live .
  17. Web site: With 19 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases And No Deaths, Laos To Loosen Lockdown. 2020-06-22. NPR.org. 17 May 2020 . en. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623175710/https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/05/17/856475752/with-19-confirmed-covid-19-cases-and-no-deaths-laos-to-loosen-lockdown. 23 June 2020. live. Westerman . Ashley .
  18. Web site: Lao students return to schools as gov't further eases COVID-19 restrictions - Xinhua English.news.cn. 2020-06-22. www.xinhuanet.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624193018/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/02/c_139107698.htm. 24 June 2020. dead.
  19. Web site: Weekly. Ttr. Laos updates entry and exit rules TTR Weekly. 3 June 2020 . 2020-06-22. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622134246/https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/06/laos-updates-entry-and-exit-rules/. 22 June 2020. live.
  20. Web site: Vietnam, Laos report new COVID-19 cases after 3 months. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729045041/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/vietnam-laos-report-new-covid-19-cases-after-3-months/1923621. 29 July 2020.
  21. Web site: 2,621 people isolated in Laos amid COVID-19 concerns - Xinhua English.news.cn. 2020-10-18. www.xinhuanet.com. 10 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210110020434/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/16/c_139445208.htm. live.
  22. Web site: Laos to begin second round of Covid-19 vaccinations this month The Star. 2021-03-08. www.thestar.com.my.
  23. https://vtv.vn/the-gioi/benh-nhan-covid-19-dau-tien-tu-vong-tai-lao-la-nguoi-viet-20210509112305277.htm The first COVID-19 death in Laos was a Vietnamese
  24. News: China Sends Medical Experts to Help Laos Fight COVID-19. 26 March 2020. 26 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326081958/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/26/china-sends-medical-experts-to-help-laos-fight-covid-19/. 26 March 2020. live.
  25. Web site: Vietnam to provide Laos and Cambodia with medical equipment worth $100,000 each. 27 March 2020. 31 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413034819/https://vietnaminsider.vn/vietnam-to-provide-laos-and-cambodia-with-medical-equipment-worth-100000-each/. 13 April 2020. live.
  26. https://vtv.vn/chinh-tri/viet-nam-ho-tro-lao-500000-usd-de-ung-pho-dich-covid-19-20210430190556261.htm Vietnam supports Laos 500,000USD to fight COVID-19
  27. Web site: Thứ trưởng Y tế Nguyễn Trường Sơn chi viện Lào chống Covid-19. vnexpress.net.
  28. News: Vietnam, Laos Arrest Facebookers on COVID-19-Related Charges . . April 13, 2020 . 16 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200531034546/https://www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/facebook-04132020154643.html . 31 May 2020 . live .

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