VIENTIANE (The Vientiane Times/ANN): The National Operation Centre for Covid-19 announced 28 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday (May 7), bringing the total number recorded since March last year to 1,205.
According to a report issued by the National Operation Centre, 10 of these cases were reported in Vientiane, eight in Bokeo province, four in Champassak province, five in Saravan province, and one in Vientiane province.
The infections were identified after 10,188 samples were tested on May 6.
The new figure marks a significant decline in the number of infections after 105 new cases were reported on Thursday.
As part of efforts to contain the spread of the virus, the government and local authorities have imposed travel restrictions and banned people from leaving their homes unless necessary.