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Cambodian Government Bans All Religious Gatherings to Fight Covid-19

Thong Sotha​​   On March 18, 2020 - 2:17 pm​   In Cambodia Insider  
Cambodian Government Bans All Religious Gatherings to Fight Covid-19 Cambodian Government Bans All Religious Gatherings to Fight Covid-19

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered to ban all religious gatherings with immediate effect in order to fight Covid-19, according to the letter of Ministry of Health dated 17 March 2020 addressed to Minister of Cults and Religions and governors.

The decision was made after Cambodia saw a double increase in cases of Covid-19.

As of 12 p.m of 17 March 2020, the Kingdom reported 24 cases of Covid-19, climbing from 12 cases reported yesterday. Fresh News

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