The Cambodian government lashed out at the United Nations' criticism that its approach to mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus was breaching people’s right to privacy.
Two clusters have emerged in Phnom Penh: one at the popular Orussey Market and the other at Din Han Enterprise, a Taiwanese-owned factory.
The government has restricted travel between provinces and cities, banned large gatherings and imposed a curfew in the capital Phnom Penh for two weeks from April 1.
Around 50 workers from Din Han Enterprise, a Taiwanese-owned garment factory, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
The current vaccination push is targeting priority groups, including government officials.
The Health Ministry on Tuesday said that there are currently 1,003 patients who are being treated at health facilities across the country.
The new curfew will be in place from April 1 to April 14 between 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Since February 20, more than 1,900 COVID-19 cases have been reported and 13 confirmed deaths.
Last week, the former traffic police officer was coughing and breathless, and shortly after being admitted to the hospital, he died from COVID-19.
On Tuesday, The Ministry of Health reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total case count to 2377.
Cambodia is currently facing its worst community transmission incident with more than 1,000 cases have been reported since February 20 and five deaths.
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