PP Governor: In light of the government's successful vaccination campaign, no curfew will be reinstated in Phnom Penh.

Despite the success of the capital's immunization drive, Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng stated that no curfew will be reinstated because it is unneeded.

The governor praised the government's accomplishment in vaccination across the country, particularly in Phnom Penh, in an interview with Khmer Times.

“We achieved 120 percent of the population [in Phnom Penh] who got jabs,” he added, adding that people were aware of the precautions.

He also cautioned people not to believe that vaccines are magic bullets, and that they must continue to follow health precautions.

“As a result, after the curfew is lifted, the cases begin to decline day by day, which makes us proud,” he added, adding that administrative procedures will remain in place.

To prevent Covid-19, Phnom Penh City Hall prolonged the curfew from August 13 to August 19. However, it was started between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. to avoid the spread of Covid-19.

After the City Hall yesterday extended administrative restrictions suspending business activities designated as a high risk of distributing Covid-19, as well as public meetings for 14 days, there are some rumors that the curfew may be reinstated.