Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 16 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Friday that the Chinese government has provided 1 million doses of COVID19 vaccines to the Royal Government of Cambodia to vaccinate 500,000 people, according to a voice message spread on social media on 15 January 2021.

The premier informed the public that in the context of widespread virus, the Kingdom shall not hesitate to receive Chinese-aided COVID19 vaccines although they have not yet approved by WHO.

The vaccines China announced to provide to Cambodia have already been used by the Chinese top leaders, the people of Indonesia, and other millions of people around the world.

According to the premier, the prioritised people to be vaccinated include circles of the King, the President of the Senate, the President of the National Assembly, doctors, teachers, all-level armed forces, the judiciary, and other public service providers like taxi drivers.

The premier confirmed that the vaccination will be free of charge and based on a voluntary principle. He continued to call on people to adhere to the Ministry of Health's hygienic principles to prevent COVID19.
=FRESH NEWS