Phnom Penh (FN), Apr. 11 – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Cambodia has issued a stark warning as the country grapples with the worst outbreak to date: stay home for Khmer New Year to protect your family, community and country, according to a press release dated Saturday.

"We stand on the brink of a national tragedy because of COVID19. Despite our best efforts, we are struggling to control the virus. New cases occur every day and we are racing against the virus. Unless we can stop the outbreak, Cambodia's health system is at high risk of being overwhelmed, which would have disastrous consequences," said Dr Li Ailan, WHO Representative to Cambodia.

Full press available below.
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