COVID-19 fight continues in Southeast Asia
As of May 27, Laos had reported no new COVID-19 cases in the community for 45 straight days, the country’s national steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control told a press conference in the capital Vientiane on May 27.
Lao people wear facemasks to prevent spread of COVID-19 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)Vientiane (VNA) - As of May 27, Laos had reported no new COVID-19 cases in the community for 45 straight days, the country’s national steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control told a press conference in the capital Vientiane on May 27.
The country conducted a total of 5,938 tests and identified just 19 cases. Its Ministry of Health revealed on May 27 that two more patients had recovered, bringing the total to 16 of the 19 cases.
The same day, the Philippines confirmed 380 new infections - the highest number in a single day for seven weeks and raising its tally to 15,049.
Ninety-four more patients have been given the all-clear, for a total of 3,506, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Fatalities stand at 904.
Indonesia, meanwhile, reported 686 new cases on May 27, raising its total to 23,851. The country also confirmed 55 new fatalities, for 1,473 in total. Some 6,057 patients have recovered.
Thailand has reported nine new imported cases, all of them Thai citizens returning from overseas and were quarantined upon arrival.
The country’s total number of COVID-19 cases is now 3,054, including 2,931 that have recovered. Fifty-seven people have passed away.
Singapore’s Ministry of Health on May 27 reported 533 new cases, raising its tally to 32,876.
Malaysia’s Health Ministry, meanwhile, reported 15 new infections on the same day, bringing its total to 7,619. Fatalities remain at 115./.
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