Cambodia closes massage parlours, health spas to curb virus


Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen speaking to the media during a press conference at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Tuesday (April 7). Cambodia decided to temporarily close all massage parlours and health spas across the kingdom in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak. - AFP

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia decided to temporarily close all massage parlours and health spas across the kingdom in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on Tuesday (April 7).

In a letter sent to governors of all cities and provinces, the minister asked them to take action to shut down all massage parlors and health spas from April 7 until a new notice.

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