Phnom Penh curfew has been extended for another week until May 27

Cambodia Compass report, 21th May - Phnom Penh City Hall has decided to extend the capital-wide curfew for the seventh week in a row until May 27 to curb the spread of Covid-19. It is also extending the ban on alcoholic drinks sales and large gatherings. To ease the burden of long-suffering residents, the City Hall will reopen large public markets from May 24 with strict health measures put in place. Governor Khuong Sreng said it is necessary to keep the curfew until the number of new cases have been greatly reduced. He warned stricter measures will be taken against curfew violators.

In Kandal province, governor Kong Sophorn yesterday ended the lockdown in Takhmao city. In Banteay Meanchey province, there were 146 new cases of Covid-19 and 93 recoveries. Authorities called on residents who have had direct or indirect contact with the patients to go for a sample test and quarantine themselves at home. In Kampong Cham, all the new cases were found in Poipet city where health officials are carrying out rapid testing for the virus. The provincial health department has sent these patients for treatment at the Mekong Hospital.

The Ministry of Health yesterday reported 415 new cases of Covid-19. Of the new cases, four were imported and the rest are linked to the February 20 Community Event.

Source: Cambodia Compass comprehensive arrangement

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