World Vision Laos Emergency and COVID-19 Response Situation Report September 2021

Response Highlights:

• 4,836 people (2,360 women) in Savannakhet quarantine centers with 163,275 meals provided
• 2,851 people (1,350 women) in Saravane quarantine center with 70,171 meals distributed.
• These included 257 children (121 girls), 45 pregnant women and one person with disability.
• All returnees were provided with 3 nutritional meals a day during their 14 days-of quarantine. During this reporting period, 2,148 COVID-19 cases were detected at the quarantine centers during routine screening procedures, and vaccination of returning migrants is crucial and supported in order to minimize the community transmission risk.