Social development

Kep provincial authorities commence 14-day administrative measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19

The Kep Provincial Administration announced on June 3, 2021 that they have decided to implement temporary administrative measures for the prevention of the further spread of the pandemic in the province. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50868137/kep-provincial-authorities-commence-14-day-administrative-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19/

Gov’t Covid stimulus and relief spending tops $335Mn

With Cambodia’s relief measures up for renewal later this month, it has come to light that the Government’s Covid-related assistance spending topped $335 million since the introduction of  payments to the financially vulnerable last June. ...

Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50867851/govt-covid-stimulus-and-relief-spending-tops-335mn/

UNDP, Australia pledge continued support for social welfare scheme

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a high-level online discussion for the benefit of other institutions and development partners in the region regarding key lessons learned from Cambodia’s use of Covid-19 social protection measures to support the poor and revitalise the economy.   ...

Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/undp-australia-pledge-continued-support-social-welfare-scheme

Cash benefits paid out to over 5,000 women who gave birth in May

In the first five months of this year, the government provided 10 billion riel ($2.46 million) through the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to 25,867 low-income female workers who gave birth to 26,057 babies. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cash-benefits-paid-out-over-5000-women-who-gave-birth-may

EU invests $3.5 million to fight Covid-19 and health threats

The European Union (EU)  will invest  about $3.5 million over a three-year period through the World Health Organization (WHO) to support Cambodia’s preparedness and response to Covid-19 and future health security threats. ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50867227/eu-invests-3-5-million-to-fight-covid-19-and-health-threats/

Phnom Penh authority imposes new regulation on businesses

The Phnom Penh authority has instructed business owners to provide information on employees who request leave under suspicion of COVID-19 infection. These businesses include restaurants, hotels, and companies. This was the latest move made by the authorities to contain the spread of the pandemic in ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50866941/phnom-penh-authority-imposes-new-regulation-on-businesses/

Restrictions extended in provinces as Covid bites

The Koh Kong Provincial Administration decided to place 14 private residences in lockdown for a two-week period, while Kampot province has extended administrative measures in the entire province for another week to bring the Covid-19 outbreak under control. ...

Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/restrictions-extended-provinces-covid-bites

Kampot curfew and alcohol ban announced

Kampot Provincial Administration has announced that a curfew is now in place, starting from today, June 2nd. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50866679/kampot-curfew-and-alcohol-ban-announced/

Alcohol ban till June 2 in Kandal province

The Kandal Provincial Administration has extended its temporary ban on all types of alcohol sale until June 2 to avert a spread of the coronavirus. ...

Mao Chanvireak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50864108/alcohol-ban-till-june-2-in-kandal-province/

Kampong Cham village under lockdown until June 10

The Kampong Cham provincial administration has imposed a lockdown for Kampong Cham village from May 28 to June 10 following the recording of new Covid-19 cases. ...

Mao Chanvireak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50864067/kampong-cham-village-under-lockdown-until-june-10/

At least 88 Covid-19 cases logged in Svay Rieng

Svay Rieng provincial administration has detected at least 88 Covid-19 patients, all of them are garment workers from six districts and two cities.   ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50865364/at-least-88-covid-19-cases-logged-in-svay-rieng/

Unions want full payment for garment workers

Unions are calling for garment factory owners to pay full wages to their employees for the lockdown period but the Labour Ministry says there is no law to state that employers must do so.   ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50865048/unions-want-full-payment-for-garment-workers/

100+ factories closed since January: Ministry

Since the start of the pandemic, 203 garment factories have closed, Secretary of State of Industry, Science and Innovation Heng Sok revealed. ...

Brian Badzmierowski
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50863854/100-factories-closed-since-january-ministry/

More than 870,000 people get first doses in Phnom Penh’s former red zones

More than 870,000 people have been inoculated against the coronavirus in former red zones in Phnom Penh while more than 610,000 people got second jabs. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50864894/more-than-870000-people-get-first-doses-in-phnom-penhs-former-red-zones/

Nearly 2 million people in Phnom Penh vaccinated against Covid-19

As of May 27, nearly 2 million people in Phnom Penh have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in accordance with the Royal Government’s determination that all Phnom Penh residents will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by  June 2021.   ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50864514/nearly-2-million-people-in-phnom-penh-vaccinated-against-covid-19-as-of-may-27/

Access to information law set to be approved this year, ministry pledges

The Ministry of Information has pledged to conclude consultations with the Ministry of Justice on the draft law on access to information soon. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/access-information-law-set-be-approved-year-ministry-pledges

Capital redesignates colour-coded zones amid resurgence of Covid-19

The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has redesignated some areas in Russey Keo and Por Sen Chey districts as orange zones after a resurgence of Covid-19 cases there. This came as restrictions were lifted for certain orange zones in several districts after the community outbreak eased. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-redesignates-colour-coded-zones-amid-resurgence-covid-19

Teachers, parents urged to promote online education

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport continues to advise teachers and parents of students to encourage study through e-learning by accessing lessons from the ministry’s website and social media. ...

Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/teachers-parents-urged-promote-online-education

At least 60 garment workers test positive for Covid-19 in Svay Rieng

At least 60 garment workers have tested positive for Covid-19 at A and J Cambodia in Tay Seng 1 Special Economic Zone, in Svay Rieng province’ Bavet city today, sending thousands of other workers to run amok. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50862887/at-least-60-garment-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-svay-rieng/

Cambodia’s vaccination coverage reach an amazing 23 percent

The vaccination coverage against COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia rose to almost 23 percent or some 2,280,875 of the planned 10 million people to be vaccinated, as of May 24. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50862220/cambodias-vaccination-coverage-reach-an-amazing-23-percent/

Cash relief for lockdown sufferers set for June

People who have been seriously affected by lockdowns are to receive cash relief in Phnom Penh, Kandal province’s Takkmao city and Preah Sihanouk province next month. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50862166/cash-relief-for-lockdown-sufferers-set-for-june/

Curfew again warning: City Hall may re-impose restrictions if measures not followed

Phnom Penh City Hall will re-impose a curfew, if it finds that locals or foreigners do not follow the health precautions or the administration’s measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.​ ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50860923/curfew-again-warning-city-hall-may-re-impose-restrictions-if-measures-not-followed/

One million Sinovac vaccine doses arrive, more on the way

Cambodia received an additional one million doses of Sinovac vaccine yesterday, the fifth batch that the government ordered from China. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50860961/one-million-sinovac-vaccine-doses-arrive-more-on-the-way/

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