Phnom Penh (FN), Jul. 1 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen said that COVID19 cannot be eradicated soon; it will become like the flu and we need to live with a new normal.

The premier addressed a special message through video conference on Thursday morning.

“No sign that COVID19 would disappear shortly. It may stay with us for a long time, like the flu. What we need to do is to implement new preventative measures.”

In order to curb the spread of the deadly virus, the premier announced preventative measures, including: strengthening the borders control; conducting special and rapid tests at the border; setting up proper quarantine areas; and separating those who tested positive for the new Delta variant and enforcing quarantine for 21 days.

As of 30 June 2021, Cambodia has vaccinated more over 4 million people. The Kingdom registered 51,384 cases of COVID19 with 44,858 recoveries and 628 deaths.
=FRESH NEWS