Cambodian PM calls for precautions over Covid-19 as Pchum Ben public holiday approaches


PHNOM PENH, Oct 4 (Xinhua): Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has called on people to take extra precautions to prevent large-scale Covid-19 transmission during the Pchum Ben public holiday on Oct. 5-7.

During the holiday, people are expected to travel across the South-East Asian nation, which can pose high risk of large-scale transmission, especially its Delta variant, the prime minister said in a circular.

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