Cambodia gears up for muted New Year festival as more Covid-19 cases are recorded from Phnom Penh's Feb 20 cluster


Police officers enforce curfew in Phnom Penh on Saturday, - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH, April 6 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): The recent curfew and restrictions imposed in the capital and other Covid-19 hotspots were intended to break the chain of transmission, Ministry of Health spokeswoman Or Vandine said as municipal and provincial authorities issued new directives banning certain activities during the upcoming Khmer New Year holiday.

In Phnom Penh, governor Khuong Sreng urged residents to stay home and refrain from travelling to other provinces.

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