Cambodia to reopen schools on Sept 7 as Covid-29 cases eases

Public high school students will be heading back to class next month for the first semester of the year. - The Phnom Penh Post/Asian News Network

PHNOM PENH, Aug 28 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Cambodia will reopen the academic institutions on Sept 7 after temporary closure since mid-March due to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, according to the Education Ministry on Friday.

Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron said in a press release that the schools must properly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) set out by the Ministry of Health in order to ensure students' safety.