Cambodia. Corruption and apathy led to the outbreak of Covid-19 February 20 Community Event, a reminder

A large-scale outbreak detected in Phnom Penh in 20 February took place when two out of four Chinese nationals who breached quarantine at the Sokha Hotel few days prior were tested positive.

They were said to have spent time in a nightclub and several other residences including those in Koh Pich. This was the largest detected community outbreak to date, and selected city districts and businesses were ordered to close. Hospitals in Phnom Penh reached capacity by February 23. Later patients would be sent to Phnom Penh Quarantine Center in Prek Pnov District.

One of the patients treated in the said facility was pronounced deceased around 9 a.m. A 34-year-old Chinese man’s death was ruled as a heart attack due to Amphetamine withdrawal. Showing no mild symptoms, he was tested positive three days prior, a part of 20 February cluster with sum of 424 active cases so far that day.

read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50892476/corruption-and-apathy-led-to-the-outbreak-of-covid-19-february-20-community-event-a-reminder/