New COVID-19 infections in Laos surge sharply

People wear face masks to avoid COVID-19 infections in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – The Health Ministry of Laos on January 6 reported 1,083 new COVID-19 cases and two more fatalities in the last 24 hours, lifting the national tally of infections and death toll to 115,870 and 411, respectively.

After four days of dropping to the three-digit level, the number of new cases in the Southeast Asian nation increased to the four-digit figure on the day.

The capital city of Vientiane recorded the highest daily infections nationwide, with 347 community cases.  

In this context, the Lao government asked localities across the country to use hotels as COVID-19 treatment facilities, and organise mobile treatment activities for COVID-19 patients that have no symptoms.

Meanwhile, those with mild symptoms are allowed to self-isolate and treat at home./.