Published 16:21 IST, May 21st 2020

COVID-19: Cambodia lifts entry ban on travellers from 6 countries as cases drop

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Cambodian authorities have lifted the entry ban on travellers from Spain, Italy, the UK, Iran, France and the US.

Reported by: Shubham Bose
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Amidst coronavirus pandemic, Cambodian authorities have lifted entry ban on travellers from Spain, Italy, UK, Iran, France and US from entering country. According to reports, Cambodian government h issued orders to prohibit travellers from those countries back in mid-March in an attempt to stop spre of coronavirus.

Travellers must still follow safety procedures

As per reports, Cambodian Health Ministry has issued order lifting ban on May 20. But despite lifting of ban, all travellers must still produce a certificate showing that y have tested negative for dely coronavirus in  last 72 hours before ir arrival. travellers are also required to have health insurance equivalent to $50,000.

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According to reports, foreign diplomats, representatives of international NGO’s as well as Cambodian diplomats are exempt from se rules. Despite easing of flight restrictions, most international flights in South East Asia from Europe and US remain cancelled.

As per Phnom Penh International Airport’s official website, re are listing for arrival and departure of two international flights from several cities in China and South Korea. Cambodia has listed only 122 cases of coronavirus and has not reported any coronavirus related deaths. country did not impose extremely strict quarantine measures but it h ordered closure of schools, museums, bars and or businesses.

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According to reports, Cambodian Health Ministry announced on May 16 that last coronavirus patient h recovered from dely virus meaning that re are currently no active coronavirus cases in South East Asian country.  coronavirus pandemic that has been officially named COVID-19 by World Health Organization began in China late last year. virus has infected 5,014,943 people worldwide and killed 328,462 people.

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16:21 IST, May 21st 2020