Cambodia has reported cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) since early 2020. The government has implemented measures to control the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions, quarantine requirements, and mask mandates.
Throughout the pandemic, Cambodia has generally had relatively low numbers of confirmed cases and deaths compared to other countries. The government has also been successful in containing outbreaks and limiting community spread. However, the situation is constantly changing, so it is important to stay informed about the latest developments and follow any health and safety guidelines put in place by the government.
It is important to note that the situation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is constantly evolving, and the measures and restrictions implemented by governments can change rapidly. It is recommended to check the official website of the Ministry of Health of Cambodia or the World Health Organization for the most up-to-date information and guidelines.
COVID-19 in Cambodia
This post gives you a live-update and timeline of the outbreak COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus). According to WHO, the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. Below, you’ll find the timeline of the latest news (with external links to trusted news sources only) development as the Covid-19 virus infection continues to unfold in Cambodia.
How Cambodians are socially distancing
A report from Google: https://www.gstatic.com/covid19/mobility/2020-03-29_KH_Mobility_Report_en.pdf
Covid-19 outbreak tracker with data from Cambodian ministry of health: https://covid19-map.cdcmoh.gov.kh/
Also: #Covid19KH for all the latest tweets
By Night Lantern - Own work, data from The Cambodia Daily, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
17 March 2020
Coronavirus: Cambodia reports 12 new cases, mostly visitors to Malaysia religious event
Cambodia’s ministry of health announced that The Great Duke (formally the Intercontinental), a hotel that recently closed in Phnom Penh, will be converted into a hospital for those people who infected with COVID-19.
Cambodia coronavirus cases double to 24
Cambodia reported 12 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, doubling its tally to 24.Of the new cases, 11 were people who had travelled to Malaysia for a religious event at a mosque, a statement from the Ministry of Health said.
16 March 2020
CDC: Most of COVID-confirmed Cases in Cambodia Are Imported Cases
15 March 2020
French infant among four new coronavirus cases in Cambodia
Cambodia reported four new cases of coronavirus including in a four-month-old French boy and two people who had traveled to Malaysia for a religious ceremony, the Ministry of Health said late Sunday.The baby is the son of a French man who traveled from Paris via Singapore to Phnom Penh and tested positive for the virus earlier on Sunday, the ministry said. His wife tested negative.
‘We’re not being quarantined. We’re being detained.’ Americans stuck in Cambodia amid pandemic
14 March 2020
Cambodia Bans Entry From Five Countries, Records Two New Virus Cases
Cambodia has banned entry of foreigners from Italy, Germany, Spain, France and United States for 30 days effective March 17th, as Phnom Penh recorded two more cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday.
13 Mar 2020
Cambodia bars entry by water transport
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport issued an announcement on Friday to suspend the entry of travellers through waterways to prevent the spread of the Covid-19.
March 12, 2020
Three Britons have coronavirus on cruise on Cambodia’s Mekong
Cambodia has found three British nationals infected with the coronavirus on a tourist boat on the Mekong River, bringing its tally of cases to five, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.
07 March 2020
First Cambodian diagnosed with virus (Patient one of four exposed in Siem Reap to Japanese man who has also travelled to Thailand)
05 March 2020
Cambodian Health Officials Quarantine 44 to Monitor For Possible Coronavirus
04 March 2020
What It’s Like to Come Home to the Stigma of Coronavirus
03 March 2020
Cambodian Health Minister Reiterates No New Coronavirus Cases, Public Apprehension Grows
February 28, 2020
A Silent Epidemic? Experts Fear the Coronavirus Is Spreading Undetected in Southeast Asia
23 Feb 2020
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
22 Feb 2020
Malaysia says American coronavirus case from Westerdam cruise ship now tests negative for virus
21 Feb 2020
Feature: “Cambodia, we owe you a debt of gratitude”: Westerdam ship passengers
20 Feb 2020
Confusion in Cambodia amid questions over virus on cruise ship
Malaysia declares woman from ship docked in Cambodia virus free amid anger over Hun Sen decision to welcome passengers.
18 Feb 2020
Virus fears rise after Cambodia’s acceptance of cruise ship
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The feel-good story of how Cambodia allowed a cruise ship to dock after it was turned away elsewhere in Asia for fear of spreading a new disease took an unfortunate turn after a passenger later tested positive for the virus.News over the weekend that an 83-year-old American woman who was on the ship and flew from Cambodia to Malaysia was found to be carrying the virus froze further movement of the passengers and crew of the Westerdam. Some are in hotels in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, while others are still aboard the ship.
Cambodia’s coronavirus complacency may exact global toll
17 Feb 2020
Cambodia’s Coronavirus Complacency May Exact a Global Toll
After a cruise ship docked in Cambodia, passengers streamed off the ship, maskless, and fears are rising that the country could become a vector of transmission.
Cambodia Tests Hundreds on Cruise for Coronavirus
Cambodian health officials are testing hundreds of travelers and crew who are still on a cruise ship after an American passenger, who was allowed to disembark last week, tested positive for the coronavirus.
2 Singaporean passengers who were on board Westerdam quarantined here
The cruise ship had docked in Cambodia on Thursday after spending nearly two weeks at sea.
It had been turned away by Japan, Taiwan Guam, the Philippines and Thailand over fears that passengers could be carrying the novel coronavirus.
February 15, 2020
American Passenger on Westerdam Cruise Contracted Coronavirus
An 83-year-old American passenger of the luxury cruise ship Westerdam was diagnosed with the coronavirus a day after more than 2,200 passengers and crew disembarked in Cambodia after being turned away by five other ports.
14 Feb 2020
Cruise ship passengers in Cambodia clear of coronavirus
Blood tests taken from some passengers, who were unwell when ship arrived in Cambodian waters on Thursday, tested negative.
February 06, 2020
China and Cambodia: Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Hun Sen’s “special visit” to China was a high-profile show of support for Beijing’s handling of the outbreak.
28 January 2020
Ministry of Health responds to first positive case of new coronavirus
JANUARY 27, 2020
Cambodia confirms first case of coronavirus -health minister
Also:
- 2020 coronavirus outbreak in Asia
- COVID-19 Information (U.S. Embassy in Cambodia)
- Coronavirus in Cambodia on Reddit forum community