Phnom Penh (FN), Oct. 19 – Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, on Tuesday, called on those who have not yet received COVID19 vaccine to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID19.

“Please do not hesitate to get vaccinated if you have not yet received the first dose or the second doses. Our vaccines are safe and efficient,” the premier spoke in an voice message spread on social media on Tuesday.

People’s activities on Pchum Ben public holiday did not cause big trouble result from COVID19 due to vaccines, the premier underlined.

As of 19 October, Cambodia has so far vaccinated over 85 percent of the total population. More than 1.4 million people have received third dose or booster shot.

Cambodian government plans to build a strong herd immunity by fully vaccinating up to 91 percent of the total population of 16 million.
=FRESH NEWS