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Southeast Asian countries see downward trend in COVID-19 cases

Thailand on April 16 reported 29 new COVID-19 cases, lifting the total to 2,672, and three new deaths, bringing the toll to 46.
Southeast Asian countries see downward trend in COVID-19 cases ảnh 1Illustrative photo. (Source: AFP/VNA)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand on April 16 reported 29new COVID-19 cases, lifting the total to 2,672, and three new deaths, bringingthe toll to 46.

This continues an encouraging downward trend withdouble-digit numbers since April 8. The country’s highest daily toll to datewas the 188 recorded on March 22.

In Cambodia, the Health Ministry confirmed zero case onApril 16, the fourth day in a row, while two more patients have fully recovered.The country has so far recorded 122 cases and 98 recoveries.

The country's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said over 95percent of local factories have maintained normal operation during Chol ChnamThmey festival, Cambodia’s traditional New Year.

The Cambodian government has also called for enforcement ofstringent measures to ensure food security for the country.

Meanwhile, Brunei plans to introduce tracking devices forrecovered COVID-19 patients and those undergoing self-quarantine, according to its Ministry of Health.

The electronic devices are expected to help tracking themovements of quarantined people to ensure they abide by the 14-day home quarantinerules.

Brunei has reported no new cases for the fifth consecutiveday on April 15. The total cases remained at 136./.
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