Laos blocked the capital Vientiane and forbidden to travel between covid-19 provinces, in the context of a record increase.

Vientiane mayor yesterday announced the capital blockade for two weeks, asking people at home unless to buy food, medicine or medical examination and treatment.

Motorbike drivers mobilized on Vientiane street on June 19.

All public gatherings, including religious events, outdoor fitness activities or sidewalk shops are banned.

Laos successfully controlled Covid-19 in last year when only more than 60 NCOV infections as of March this year.

The number of cases increased by the end of last week related to the cluster in garment factories in Laos, most of the Delta-infected workers.

Laos received 4.5 million doses of Vaccine Covid-19, mainly Sinopharm by China aid and Pfizer through the Global Covax Vaccine Distribution Program.