Feature: Lao people proactively follow COVID-19 lockdown measures

A street near the Presidential Palace is partially blocked in downtown Vientiane, Laos, Sept. 21, 2021. Lao people are proactively following the government's order in tightening COVID-19 restrictions in Lao capital Vientiane. Under the lockdown, residents are prohibited from leaving their homes or traveling within the city except for essential tasks, such as shopping for food, purchasing medicine, or visiting hospitals. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)