Illustrative image (Photo: Khmer Times) Phnom Penh (VNA) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said onApril 7 that he has decided to cancel the Khmer New Year celebrationsscheduled for April 13-16 in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Speaking at a press conference, Hun Sen said State institutions andprivate firms should continue to work as usual, noting that the cancelledfive-day holidays will be offset when the COVID-19 is over.
“The government wants to reduce the travelling ofpeople to prevent the spread of infection from one place to another. Thism,easure is to prevent the people from contracting the virus,” he was quoted bya local newspaper.
The same day, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said as from April 7, Cambodiawill temporarily close all massage parlors and health spas across the country.
Earlier this month, the country ordered the temporary closures of allschools, karaoke clubs, cinemas and museums nationwide. All religiousgatherings at public areas were also banned.
The Southeast Asian country has so far recorded a totalof 115 COVID-19 cases, with 58 patients cured./.
Speaking at a press conference, Hun Sen said State institutions andprivate firms should continue to work as usual, noting that the cancelledfive-day holidays will be offset when the COVID-19 is over.
“The government wants to reduce the travelling ofpeople to prevent the spread of infection from one place to another. Thism,easure is to prevent the people from contracting the virus,” he was quoted bya local newspaper.
The same day, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said as from April 7, Cambodiawill temporarily close all massage parlors and health spas across the country.
Earlier this month, the country ordered the temporary closures of allschools, karaoke clubs, cinemas and museums nationwide. All religiousgatherings at public areas were also banned.
The Southeast Asian country has so far recorded a totalof 115 COVID-19 cases, with 58 patients cured./.
VNA
