13 Vietnamese COVID-19 patients in Cambodia in stable health conditions

Thirteen Vietnamese people in Cambodia infected by SARS-CoV-2 in the latest outbreak in the country are in stable health conditions, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.
13 Vietnamese COVID-19 patients in Cambodia in stable health conditions ảnh 1Measuring body temperature of a Cambodian man (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Thirteen Vietnamese people in Cambodia infected by SARS-CoV-2 in the latest outbreak in the country are in stable health conditions,according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

Hang said thatVietnamese representative offices in Cambodia have contacted localauthorities and authorised offices to verify information about the cases and request attention and treatment for the patients to ensure the legitimate rights andinterests of Vietnamese citizens.

Right after their infection was confirmed  the Vietnamese patients werebrought to hospitals of the Cambodian Health Ministry inPhnom Penh capital city and Kandal province for quarantine and treatment.
Vietnamese representative offices in Cambodia have also contacted the Vietnamese community and the Khmer-Vietnam Association inCambodia to get updated information, while stepping up communication activities to persuade Vietnamese people and businesses to strictly follow disease prevention andcontrol regulations in the host country.

The citizen protection hotline of the Vietnamese Embassy inCambodia and the citizen protection call centre of the Foreign Ministry’sConsular Department are ready to receive any information about cases in need, thespokesperson affirmed./.
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