Laos’ Covid-19 vaccination reaches 76.8%

11/01/2023 11:16
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KPL (KPL) The National Centre for Laboratory and Epidemiology, Ministry of Health has reported that more than 6.2 million people have been given at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine representing 84% of population in the country with 5.6 million people, 74.6% of the population, fully vaccinated.

(KPL) The National Centre for Laboratory and Epidemiology, Ministry of Health has reported that more than 6.2 million people have been given at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine representing 84% of population in the country with 5.6 million people, 74.6% of the population, fully vaccinated.

The accumulated number of Covid-19 infections in the Lao PDR currently stands at 217,868 including 671 deaths. Meanwhile the number of those given a fist booster dose has reached 2.33 million with those given a second booster shot reaching 426,034.

The centre noted this week that Covid-19 vaccination in Laos is relatively successful. However some districts in southern Laos are yet to achieve vaccine coverage targets, mostly due to transport issues.

Covid-19 vaccines are available nationwide - Vientiane: Mahosot Hospital, Mittaphab Hospital, Setthathirath Hospital, Children Hospital, Mother and Newborn Hospital, Hospital 103, district hospitals -, provincial hospitals, and district hospitals.

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