VIENTIANE, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Laos reported no new case of COVID-19 for 74 consecutive days, although Lao government has urged people countrywide to remain vigilant and continue to implement preventive measures to stop the spread of the virus.
Deputy Director General of the Department of Communicable Diseases Control under Lao Ministry of Health Latsamy Vongkhamsao, told a press conference in Lao capital Vientiane on Thursday that no new case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Laos for 74 consecutive days, but people countrywide must continue their efforts in implementing preventive measure to prevent a second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has urged everyone to continue to regularly wash their hands with soap, and to wear a face mask when going outside their homes and in crowded places. People must also continue to practice social distancing.
As of Thursday, Laos has tested 13,883 suspected cases with 19 cases tested positive, and all of them have been discharged from hospitals.
Laos announced its first two COVID-19 confirmed cases on March 24, and the last patient was discharged on June 9. Enditem
