Restrictions in Phnom Penh have been extended for another 14 days.

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Governor Khuong Sreng of Phnom Penh has prolonged administrative restrictions that prohibit actions that pose a high risk of transmitting COVID-19, such as public meetings, for a period of 14 days, beginning at 00.00am on August 27, 2021 and ending on September 9, 2021.

The following activities, jobs, or companies are prohibited because they provide a significant risk of spreading COVID-19:

 

* Both public and private vocational training schools are included in this category (but can provide online training)

* Karaoke, pubs, discos, beer gardens, and casinos are among the various types of clubs.

* Parks, resorts, museums, and playgrounds

* Saunas and massage parlors

* Liquor stores and businesses of all kinds

* Movie theaters, art galleries, gyms, and various sports facilities.

* All gatherings of persons for the purpose of consuming alcohol of any type are forbidden.

 

Furthermore, meetings of more than 15 individuals are prohibited, with the exception of the following:

 

* Get-togethers of family members who share a home or shelter

* Organizing funerals in accordance with local norms and after submitting the bodies for COVID-19 virus testing, which yielded negative results.

* Public meetings, gatherings, and meetings of health workers to carry out health measures such as collecting samples for COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 immunization.

* Gatherings of medical personnel who are involved in various types of emergency situations

* Meetings of all levels of competent authorities and administrative entities to ensure security, order, and public order.

* Public gatherings during judicial police officers' or the Trial Chamber's proceedings

* Groups of people gathered for the aim of serving the public interest or other reasons as determined by the competent authority.

 

All public meetings or gatherings of persons for the purpose of consuming alcohol of any type are prohibited.