Phnom Penh (FN), Apr. 23 – Two Cambodian patients living in Takeo and Svay Rieng died of COVID19 on 22 April 2021, according to the Ministry of Health's announcement dated Friday.

A 40-year-old Cambodian man from Takeo was tested positive on 15 April 2021. He had diabetes and passed away at 13:10 on 22 April 2021.

A 56-year-old Cambodian man from Svay Rieng was tested positive on 1 April 2021. He passed away at 19:30 on 22 April 2021.

The patients passed away due to severe lung disease and respiratory crisis attacked by COVID19, the ministry confirmed.

To date, Cambodia has registered 61 cases of COVID19 fatality.
=FRESH NEWS