WHO: Covid Delta variant a cause for concern in Cambodia; 14 more deaths confirmed as cases still surging


The Ministry of Health on Saturday (June 26, 2021) reported another 745 Covid-19 cases, all but 62 of which were linked to the February 20 community outbreak. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH, June 26 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Cambodia Li Ailan warned that more cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19, which was first discovered in India, are expected in Cambodia.

“We must act urgently, act responsibly together. The current covid-19 tools and measures help confront new challenges, if implemented effectively, ” she tweeted.

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