Accordingly, the host country has completely closed all of its international border gates and not allowed any individuals to go through these border gates, except for trucks carrying goods and emergency cases from April 3-19.

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People wear face masks to prevent the COVID-19 in Vientiane. (Photo for illustration: VNA)

The Lao government also closed all main and secondary border gates along the Vietnam-Laos borderline from March 19 to April 20.

The Vietnamese Government has temporarily halted cross-border activities at the main and secondary border gates and border trails in border areas with Laos from April 1.

Vietnamese citizens are unable to return home during this period, the embassy noted, asking them to observe regulations mandated by the Lao Government and localities on pandemic prevention and control.

Vietnamese expatriates are recommended to contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos via hotline at +8562096106775, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Savanakhet at +8562098208666, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Pakse at +8562099691666, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Luang Prabang at +8562091112345, or call the Citizen Protection Hotline +84981848484.

Translated by Lam Anh