Cambodia now claims it is now utterly free of Covid-19, in accordance with a statement released by the country’s health ministry yesterday. The last recorded case has recovered and Cambodia has entered a state of “Covid Zero.”
The southeast Asian nation – which has a population of sixteen.7 million – recorded a total of 136,262 instances, 133,206 recoveries and three,056 Covid-19 deaths since January 2020. Thailand – which has a inhabitants of 69.8 million – recorded 30,218 deaths comparatively.
So how has Cambodia managed to squash the virus?
Secretary of State and spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Or Vandine, attributes Cambodia’s success in controlling the pandemic to vaccines and effective leadership…
“Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has made the proper and well timed choice to supply free Covid-19 vaccines to all eligible Cambodians and foreigners residing in the nation.”
A whole of 94% of the Cambodian population has obtained at least 1 dose of the vaccine, 89% have obtained 2 shots, 58% have acquired three photographs and 16% have had 4 shots. Most of these vaccines are China’s Sinovac and Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines.
Starting Restricted , the nation will provide a 5th shot to high-risk groups.
Life in Cambodia has just about returned to “normal.” In April, Cambodia lifted the requirement to wear masks outside, however masks are still required indoors.
In November final 12 months, Cambodia opened up its borders to completely vaccinated travellers. Fully vaccinated vacationers are exempt from quarantine, pre-arrival and on-arrival Covid-19 testing. Fully vaccinated tourists should present printed proof of their vaccination historical past.
Travellers who’re unvaccinated, or not fully vaccinated, are required to quarantine for one week (at present) and are required to take a rapid antigen Covid-19 take a look at on the ultimate day of their quarantine period..