Student gatherings banned on Valentine’s Day to fight against Omicron

Phnom Penh Municipality has issued a directive banning students from gathering at schools or public places on Valentine’s Day. Phnom Penh Governor Khoung Sreng said in the statement that the ban is aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 – particularly the Omicron variant, in the community.

At the same time, the measure is also meant to protect “the good dignity and tradition of Cambodian nation”, as the foreign celebration has usually been associated with premarital sexual intercourse among the country’s teenagers. The directive states that ‘In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus and the new mutant type “Omicron” in accordance with the health rules and to ensure the preservation of the beautiful traditional culture of the Khmer nation in accordance with Guideline No. 09 February 11, 2022 of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2022, Phnom Penh Capital Administration would like to make the following recommendations:

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