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Russian Emergencies Ministry plane delivered humanitarian aid to Laos

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Russian Emergencies Ministry plane delivered humanitarian aid to Laos


22.09.2021

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Russia is helping Laos fight the coronavirus pandemic, TASS reports. On Wednesday, September 22, a cargo of humanitarian aid was delivered to the country. About 30,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik Light vaccine were also on board of the plane.

Humanitarian assistance was provided on behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation. The government of Laos approached the Russian authorities. The country continues to record an increase in the number of cases of coronavirus infection. The authorities decided to extend the restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the pandemic until the end of the month.

State borders are now closed in Laos, restaurants and cafes are not working, schools, universities, entertainment and sports facilities are closed. It is forbidden to hold mass events.

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