Cambodia extends travel ban on citizens from US, Iran, four EU nations
Cambodia has decided to extend its ban on arrivals of citizens from the US, Iran and four European nations in an attempt to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from spreading.
People in Phnompenh wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia has decided to extend its ban on arrivals of citizens from the US, Iran and four European nations in an attempt to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from spreading.
In a letter to Cambodian Ambassadors, General Consuls and Honorary Consuls overseas, Cambodian Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sea Kosal announced the decision to continue the ban on all persons travelling from the US, Iran, Italy, German, Spain and France until further notice.
The letter also said that Cambodia’s decision to deny entry to all foreigners will also remain effective until further notice.
Cambodia barred entry of citizens from the six nations in mid March.
The same day, the Cambodian Ministry of Health confirmed no new COVID-19 cases for the fourth day in a row, while two more patients have recovered.
Cambodia has recorded 122 cases of COVID-19, of whom 98 have recovered./.
The same day, the Cambodian Ministry of Health confirmed no new COVID-19 cases for the fourth day in a row, while two more patients have recovered.
Cambodia has recorded 122 cases of COVID-19, of whom 98 have recovered./.
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