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PM Hun Sen: Fake News, Reports of Cambodian Student Dying from COVID-19

Prathna​​   On February 19, 2020 - 11:20 am​   In Cambodia Insider  
PM Hun Sen: Fake News, Reports of Cambodian Student Dying from COVID-19 PM Hun Sen: Fake News, Reports of Cambodian Student Dying from COVID-19

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reaffirmed that no Cambodian students in Wuhan, China have been infected with the coronavirus.

“They are in good health. It is unfortunate that there was a fake news saying a Cambodian student in Wuhan died from coronavirus.”

Previously, social media had also posted messages stating Prime Minister Hun Sen was stricken with COVID-19, again fake news.

The announcement was made after a number of opposition social media sites shared a fake news on the death of Cambodian student in Wuhan due to a new coronavirus or Covid-19.

Currently, 23 Cambodian students are studying and staying in Wuhan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and about in total in other provinces.

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