Cambodia has decided to impose a night curfew in the capital Phnom Penh, provincial towns, and populated areas for two weeks, starting from July 30 to August 12.
The curfew is to curb the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant, Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said.
“Impose curfew from 9 pm to 3 am in parts or throughout territories under your jurisdiction, especially in Phnom Penh capital city, provincial towns, and populated areas,” he ordered on Wednesday night.
This was an instruction to the municipal and provincial governors.
Hun Sen also advised authorities across the country to strictly enforce COVID-19 measures in order to prevent the spread of the Delta variant in the community.
On Wednesday night, the prime minister also issued a directive, mandating lockdowns in eight provinces, namely: Koh Kong, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap.
Phnom Penh Municipal Gov. Khuong Sreng, issued a statement on Thursday, imposing a curfew in the capital.
“All kinds of traveling, work, and business must be temporarily suspended from 9 pm to 3 am.
The governor said any private gatherings with more than 10 people would also be prohibited for two weeks in the capital.
The measures came after the Southeast Asian nation witnessed a surge in Delta variant cases in recent days.
Cambodia logged 765 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, pushing the national total caseload to 75,917, the health ministry said.
It added that 11 new fatalities were recorded, taking the overall death toll to 1,350.
