PM orders alert against virus spread from Vietnam

Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered all authorities and armed forces to tighten the COVID-19 prevention along the border with Vietnam. Mr Hun Sen said yesterday that Cambodian authorities have done a good job in curbing COVID-19 pandemic from Thailand, but now they must prevent the possible outbreak from Vietnam.

“Now our big concern is the COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam from the north to the central and southern part close to Cambodia. I want all provinces along the Vietnamese border – from Kampot to Ratanakiri to take immediate action to inspect and quarantine people crossing the border,” he said. “If we are negligent, our country will suffer from COVID-19 both from Thailand and Vietnam.”

Mr Hun Sen also ordered all provincial authorities to cooperate with neighbouring countries to prevent the pandemic and said the Health Ministry has to work with local authorities to tighten the quarantine centres. The Premier said it is not a complicated issue with people travelling from Vietnam because no Cambodian migrant workers went to Vietnam, but noted that it will be a concern during the Vietnamese traditional New Year next week.

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