AFP - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has threatened to imprison those who violate quarantine measures. and warning civil servants that they may lose their jobs if they do not get vaccinated. Amid the country's efforts to combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus,
Over the past two days, Cambodia has seen more than 1,000 people infected with the virus, mostly garment workers and market sellers. This brings the total number of confirmed infected patients in the country to 4,081, including 26 deaths.
This week, officials banned interprovincial travel. A nighttime curfew has been imposed in Phnom Penh. and closing important tourist attractions Including the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park.
It has also made wearing of face masks compulsory in Phnom Penh. Those who violate this will be punished with a maximum fine of 250 dollars (approximately 7,800 baht).
On Saturday, Prime Minister Hun Sen threatened harsher measures, saying those violating the two-week quarantine would face speedy trial and imprisonment.
“Those who violate COVID measures must be punished. I accept being called a dictator. But I will be praised for protecting people's lives,” the Khmer leader said.
Cambodia has passed a tough COVID-19 law that could see people who violate virus regulations jailed for up to 20 years.
Hun Sen also announced that he is making vaccination 'mandatory' for all government officials and military forces. and warn them that if they refuse They may be fired.
Cambodia's vaccination program began in February and about 1 million people have since received their first shot.
The number of infected patients began to surge in late February after an outbreak was discovered in the Chinese community, and hospital beds in Phnom Penh are now running low. Authorities are turning schools and wedding banquet halls into treatment centers for those with mild symptoms.
Credit: mgronline.com
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