Lao Deputy Health Minister Phouthone Moungpak speaks at a press conference in Vientiane, Laos, March 24. 2020. Laos has detected the first two confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country, Lao Health Ministry officials told a press conference Tuesday. According to Deputy Health Minister Phouthone Moungpak, the two confirmed cases, both Lao nationals, are likely to be imported. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

Lao Deputy Health Minister Phouthone Moungpak speaks at a press conference in Vientiane, Laos, March 24. 2020. Laos has detected the first two confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country, Lao Health Ministry officials told a press conference Tuesday. According to Deputy Health Minister Phouthone Moungpak, the two confirmed cases, both Lao nationals, are likely to be imported. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)