Cambodia: WHO alarmed on Covid-19 situation as Delta variant cases is nearing 1,000 in country


Medical officials conduct nose swab test for residents in Phnom Penh. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH, Aug 23 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): The number of confirmed Delta variant cases in Cambodia has so far reached nearly 1,000, causing concern among government and World Health Organisation (WHO) officials.

From August 19-21, the Ministry of Health recorded 241 cases, bringing the tally to 999 since it was first detected on March 31.

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