This page provides update information related to COVID-19 Outbreak in Cambodia in 2021

20 December 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a notice on the third COVID-19 Booster Does (Sinovac) for children and youth aged 12-18 years old. (Source: Ministry of Health)

09 December 2021

The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) released a joint statement on Covid-19 Omicron update. (Source: Ministry of Health)

05 December 2021

The Ministry of Health issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to manage passengers arriving at Cambodian International Airports in the context of the ‘new normal’ during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Source: Ministry of Health)

29 November 2021

Ministry of Health issued a decision to ban travellers from 10 African countries or who had a history of travelling to those countries in the last three weeks. (Source: Ministry of Health)

27 November 2021

The Ministry of Health has published a press release notifying the public about a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, found in South Africa by the WHO. (Source: Ministry of Health)

17 November 2021

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports released safety measures for the annual high school diploma exams on 27 December 2021. (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports)

16 November 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a decision on new procedures without quarantine for incoming travellers to Cambodia. (Source: Ministry of Health)

15 November 2021

The Ministry of Tourism issued an official press release confirming that there is no requirement for quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers. (Source: Ministry of Tourism)

31 August 2021

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has issued guidelines on teaching and learning for public and private schools in low-risk areas (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports).

The Ministry of Health has issued a notification on the vaccination of Covid-19 (AstraZenica) dose to encourage people who have already been vaccinated with the first and second doses (Source: Ministry of Health).

30 August 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued the necessary conditions to apply for permission to provide care for Covid-19 patients at home (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality has issued a decision to block the closure of Usana houses in Samrong Teav and Prey Moul villages, Sangkat Kraing Thnong, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, which has been infected with the 19 New Delta virus (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

28 August 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a guideline “Strengthening the implementation of the national campaign of the Covid-19 vaccine” (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued an inter-ministerial proclamation on revising and setting subsidies to encourage covid-19 working committees to work against Covid-19 (Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance)

26 August 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on the Block off of Street 35, Group 17, Prek Talong 2 Village, Chak Angre Krom quarter, Meanchey district, Phnom Penh, which have the outbreak of the new variant, Delta (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

25 August 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued an Announcement on Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Policy (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on the Imposition of administrative measures by Temporarily Suspending activities, occupations or businesses at high risk of spreading Covid-19 and Assembly or private gatherings or in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Notice on the First Dose of Covid-19 vaccination for people aged 18 and over, and for children and adolescents aged 12 to 18 who fail to receive the vaccine in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Ministry of Health announces the Vaccination of Covid-19 Booster (Source: Ministry of Health).

19 August 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia decided to end the campaign on the strengthening of measures and prevention of the spread of Covid-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

16 August 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on the Block off of Street 372, 372Z and Street 362 in Village 5, Boeung Salang quarter, Toul Kork district, Phnom Penh, which have the outbreak of a new variant, Delta. (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Ministry of Health issued a Notice on the Areas which shall comply with obligations of wearing masks and maintaining safe distance (Source: Ministry of Health).

15 August 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on Block off of the Concrete Road opposite the entrance of Kien Svay Knong pagoda in York Bat village and York Bat 1 village, Kbal Koh quarter, Chbar Ampov district, Phnom Penh, which have the outbreak of a new variant, Delta. (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

14 August 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a Notice on Covid-19 Vaccination for Remaining Citizens and Workers who are not yet vaccinated (Source: Ministry of Health).

11 August 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued Guidelines on the Continuation of Campaign to Strengthen Measures and Prevent the Spread of Covid-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Health issued an Additional Notice of Covid-19 Vaccination (AstraZeneca) Boosting Dose or 3rd Dose (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on the Imposition of Administrative Measures by Temporarily Suspending the Activities, Occupations or Businesses at high risk of Spreading Covid-19 and the Continuation of curfew in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality)

09 August 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a Notice on Covid-19 (AstraZeneca) Vaccination or Boosting Dose or 3rd Dose in Phnom Penh (Source: Ministry of Health).

07 August 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a Guide on the Management and Treatment of Covid-19 in the Kingdom of Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Health).

06 August 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a Circular on the Establishment of Quarantine and Treatment Centers in Capital-Provinces to accept Cambodian Workers Returning from Thailand along Land Border (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

05 August 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision to block off the section of Street 113 between Street 232 and Street 242 in Village 2, Sangkat Boeung Prolit, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision to block off the location of Toul Sangke Market in Chong Khsach Village, Toul Sangke I quarter, Russey Keo district, Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

04 August 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a Notice on Administration of Covid-19 vaccination free of charge to Cambodians at Public Health Facilities (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued an Announcement on the Addition of Covid-19 vaccination site for children and adolescents aged 12 to under 18 in 7 Makara district, Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

03 August 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality decides to allow the restaurants which can guarantee safety to resume their normal operation (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

02 August 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has decided to block off Street 93 in Phsar Touch Village, Toul Sangke I quarter, Russey Keo district, on suspicion of being involved in a new variant, Delta. (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on the Block off of Street 372, 372Z and Street 362 in Village 5, Boeung Salang quarter, Toul Kork district, Phnom Penh, which has the infection of the new variant, Delta, to prevent and cut off the community transmission for 14 days starting from zero on 03-16 August 2021 (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Ministry of Civil Service issued a Notification on the Covid-19 Vaccination for Family Members from 12 to under 18 of the Leadership and National-level Officials of the Ministry of Civil Service (Source: Ministry of Civil Service).

30 July 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a Decision on the Establishment of a Working Group for Study and Research of Drugs and Equipment for Combating Covid-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Health issued a Guidelines on Ensuring the Regularity of the Transport of Goods during the Implementation of Administrative Measures and Curfews in the Capital and Provinces (Source: Ministry of Health).

29 July 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a Prakas on the Introduction of Standard Operating Procedures for the Home-Based Management, Care and Treatment of Covid-19 Patients (Source: Ministry of Health).

28 July 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a Circular on the Introduction of Campaign to Strengthen Measures to Combat and Prevent the Spread of Covid-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on the Introduction of Administrative Measures in Phnom Penh for 14 days from 23:59 on 29 July 2021 to 12 August 2021 to Fight and Prevent the Spread of Covid-19 (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

27 July 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a letter to allow private companies to import the COVID-19 vaccines (Source: ThmeyThmey).

26 July 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a letter on the implementation of education, outreach and training campaign for people to be aware of the ongoing threats of COVID-19, and to change attitudes adapting to the new normal in the context of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Health).

23 July 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision No. 80 SSR on the Establishment of a Sub-Commission on Law Enforcement under the Inter-Ministerial Commission to Combat COVID-19 (080/0721) (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a Decision on the Continuation of Administrative Measures by Temporarily Suspending Work Activities, Occupations or Businesses at High Risk of Spreading Covid-19. (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

22 July 2021

The Ministry of Health has just announced the official launch of a scheme whereby inbound travelers to Cambodia can select which hotel they spend their 14-day mandatory quarantine in. (Source: Ministry of Health).

21 July 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a decision No. 352 MoH on the Appointment of the Composition of the Structure under Sub-Committee for Management at Points of Entry and Quarantine on July 21, 2021 (Source: Ministry of Health).

16 July 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision No. 77 SSR on the Establishment of Working Group to Lead and Execute the Study on COVID-19 Vaccination (077/0721) (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

15 July 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a Notice on the Payment of Allowances to Garment and Tourism Workers, whose employment contracts have been suspended, in accordance with the Spirit of the Royal Government Measures Package (63rd) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued General Guidelines for the Management and Use of the COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

07 July 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a decision to implement the Operating Guideline on the Use of COVID-19 Rapid Test (Source: Ministry of Health).

01 July 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a decision No. 311 MoH dated July 1, 2021 on the Appointment of the Secretariat and Working Group Composition under the Sub-Committee on Management and Disposition of COVID-19 Dead Bodies (Source: Ministry of Health).

29 June 2021

The Standing Committee of the National Commission to Combat COVID-19 issued a directive on measures and plans for responding to new development in the COVID-19 outbreak, especially enhancing control of new variant – Delta found on passengers entering Cambodia at Cambodia-Thailand border (Source: Standing Committee of the National Commission to Combat COVID-19).

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a directive on Additional Measures to Further Manage the Impact on Key Economic Sectors in the Context of Crisis, recovery and growth of Cambodian economy during and after the COVID-19 crisis (Round 9, June 29, 2021) (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

24 June 2021

The Ministry of Civil Service issued a notice on the COVID-19 vaccination for people aged 18 and above nationwide and in Phnom Penh capital according to the designated phases and location (Source: Ministry of Civil Service).

23 June 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision on the Identification of “Orange” Zone in Decision No. 139/21 SSR dated June 8, 2021 of Phnom Penh Capital Administration as “Yellow” Zone (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notice on the Payment of Allowances to Garment and Tourism Workers, whose employment contracts have been suspended, in accordance with the Spirit of the Royal Government Measures Package (62nd) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

21 June 2021

The Koh Kong Provincial Prosecutor’s Office issued a notice of on the Suspension of Summoning and Interrogation Procedures (Source: Ministry of Justice).

20 June 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a Prakas No. 296 of  on the Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the Management, Care and Treatment of COVID-19 Patients at Home as a First Phase in Phnom Penh (Source: Ministry of Health).

19 June 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued decision No. 70 SSR on the Appointment of the Composition of Sub-Committees under the Inter-Ministerial Commission to Combat COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Health issued a decision No. 293 MoH dated June 19, 2021 on the Appointment of Spokespersons of the Inter-Ministerial Commission to Combat COVID-19  (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Ministry of Health issued a decision No. 295 MoH on the Appointment of the Executive Committee Secretariat of the Inter-Ministerial Commission to Combat COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision No: 160/21 SSR on the Administrative Rules for the Suspension of Occupation or Businesses Activities deemed as Posting High Risks of COVID-19 Outbreak or Private Gatherings in Phnom Penh Capital for 14 (fourteen) days (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

17 June 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision No. 69 SSR dated June 17, 2021 on the composition and Organization and Functioning of the Inter-Ministerial Commission to Combat COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

15 June 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued the Phnom Penh Capital Administration Plan No. 011/21 PK on Measures to Control the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Factories and Enterprises in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

13 June 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a Sub-Decree No. 85 ANKr.BK on the Organization and Functioning of the National Commission for Combatting COVID-19 (0850621) (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

11 June 2021

The Minister of Health informed the Governor of the Capital-Provincial Board of Governors regarding additional reminders to strengthen the health check of passengers entering Cambodia by using antigen rapid test (Source: Ministry of Health) .

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued an Additional Directive on the Implementation of Administrative Measures for Occupation and Business Activities or Private Gatherings in Phnom Penh Capital (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

10 June 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notice on Residential Address Updates of Workers and Employees to Authorities (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

09 June 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a letter on the Release of Cash support under Post-Lockdown social assistance program for people and families who have financial difficulties or families who have been infected with Covid-19 and have financial difficulties and families who have died due to Covid-19 in the event of February 20, 2021 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Interior issued a notice to provinces bordering with Vietnam on the Enforcing Management and Border crossing Control to Prevent and Stop the spread of New Covid-19 variant in Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Interior).

The Ministry of Interior issued a notice to municipal and provincial governors on Ensuring Covid-19 prevention measure at the Correction Centers and Prisons in the capital and provinces (Source: Ministry of Interior).

06 June 2021

The Kandal Provincial Administration issued an Announcement on COVID-19 Vaccination for persons aged 18 and above, and workers in Ta Khmau Municipality and urban areas of 10 districts in Kandal Province (Source: Kandal Provincial Administration).

03 June 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision on Additional Composition of Inter-Ministerial Commission for Combating Covid-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

01 June 2021

The Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the outcome of the National Social Protection Council meeting (Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance).

The Ministry of Tourism issued a circular on setting conditions for closing or suspending tourism licenses for tourism service businesses in accordance with the contents of Article 5, Article 6, Article 10 and Article 11 of the Law on Measures to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19 and Infectious Diseases other serious dangers (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

31 May 2021

The Ministry of Tourism issued a circular on strengthening the implementation of measures of the Royal Government, the Ministry of Health and tourism safety rules for tourism business services, restaurants and canteens (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

24 May 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notice on Permitting Workers with a Paid Day Off to Receive the Second Dose of COVID-19 at the Location and Period on the Vaccination Card (Source: Ministry of Health).

21 May 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a Notice on the Payment of Allowances to Garment and Tourism Workers, whose employment contracts have been suspended, in accordance with the Spirit of the Royal Government Measures Package (61st) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

Kandal Provincial Governor issued a decision on the continuation of implementing administrative measures designated as “Orange” and “Yellow” zones in some villages in Ang Snoul district (Source: Kandal Provincial Administration).

20 May 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a reminder to the capitals and provinces to strengthen measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 disease and quarantine management at the capital-provincial level (Source: Ministry of Health).

19 May 2021

The Ministry of Civil Service issued a decision on the additional duties of the working group to review the documents of selected candidates as civil servants in health sector 2021 to fight against COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Civil Service).

The Phnom Penh Municipality Administration tightens the implementation of administrative and legal penalties for employees violating directives and curfew (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

14 May 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision on the continuation of temporary deferment of all state markets and disorderly markets in Phnom Penh for seven days from zero hour on 15 May 2021 to 21 May 2021 (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

13 May 2021

The Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a decision on mechanism and procedures of social protection program implementation in cash after the lockdown for citizens and the families who have a difficult living standard, citizens and the families whose members have positive COVID-19 and difficult living standard, and families whose members died from COVID-19 in the ’20 February 2021 event’ (Source: Ministry of Economic and Finance).

12 May 2021

The National Committee for Tourism Development issued a decision on the implementation of the action plan of the Siem Reap Provincial Tourism Development Master Plan (Source: National Committee for Tourism Development).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification of phone number update of workers and employees in textile, garment, shoes, transport products and bags sectors (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocation Training).

The Ministry of Civil Service issued a decision on the Establishment of a Working Group to Review the Documents of Candidates Selected as Civil Servants in Health Sector 2021 to fight against COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Civil Service).

11 May 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification of allowance contribution to workers and employees in garment and tourism sectors whose employment contracts have been suspected in compliance with the spirit of the government’s measure package (60th) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Phnom Penh Municipality Administration issued a decision to set forth further administrative measures for Phnom Penh to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Pandemic, divided into “Red”, “Orange” and “Yellow” zones for another week (Phnom Penh Municipality).

8 May 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a reminder for national hospitals, national protection center for mother and baby, and referral hospitals in capital-province, district-Khan to ensure normality in providing services at public hospitals during the widespread of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Ministry of Health issued a notice No. 22/21 on the Re-employment and Payment of Wages for Workers at the Factories and Enterprises Reopened after the Termination of Lockdown Measures (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

07 May 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notice No. 21/21 on the Postponement of Sale and Acceptance of Applications for Competitive Entry Examination to Recruit Administrative Management Civil Servants in 2021 (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

6 May 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Ministry of Health issued co-instructions on criteria to suspend and reopen business/production with administrative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and necessary measures to reopen (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision to temporarily suspend all public markets and disorderly markets in Phnom Penh for seven days from zero hour on 8 May 2021 to 14 May 2021 (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

5 May 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision on the issuance of administrative measures for geographical area Phnom Penh to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by identifying “red area” “orange area” and “yellow area” for seven days (7) from zero hour on 06 May 2021 to 12 May 2021 (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

4 May 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a press release on entitling three locations of private health services to check, care and treat COVID-19 patients including Central hospital, Royal Phnom Penh hospital and Visal Sok hospital (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued instructions on strengthening the application of some necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 after the government decided to lock down geographical area Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

3 May 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a decision No. 44/21 on the Establishment of Commission to Implement Royal Government Lockdown Measures in Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Labor and Vocational Training Sector (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision on ending the lockdown in geographical areas Phnom Penh and Takmao town in Kandal province from 6 May 2021 by replacing with a new measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 of the Phnom Penh board of governors for geographical area Phnom Penh and board of governors of Kandal province for geographical area Takmao (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

1 May 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a notification of the use of a quick test for Covid-19 antigen diagnosis under legal private health facilities, including private hospital, polyclinic and maternity hospitals that received a permit to use a quick test for COVID-19 antigen diagnosis from the Ministry of Health (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh municipality issued a notification of the special principle permission on supply services which are demanded daily in “orange zone” and “yellow zone” of geographical area Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

29 April 2021

The Ministry of National Defense issued a campaign planning for COVID-19 vaccination in geographical area Phnom Penh (Source: Ministry of National Defense).

28 April 2021

The Ministry of Interior issued a notification of strengthening measures to protect, prevent, and crack down illegal cross-border activities and smuggling foreigners from lockdown areas (Source: Ministry of Interior).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification of the use of a permit to transport worker and employee transport for factories, enterprises and crafts which are located in “yellow zone” (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a notification of principle application on work activity, occupation and business related to all kinds of food and beverage in “yellow zone” of geographical area Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

27 April 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a press release on travel ban to Cambodia for a period of time until further notice for Indian and other foreign nationalities who travel from India, or across India or has travel history to India for three weeks before entering Cambodia through air or land travel (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision on identification of geographical area Phnom Penh as “red zone,” “orange zone,” and “yellow zone” during the application of lockdown in compliance with the Royal Government of Cambodia on continuation of the lockdown of Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a notification of continuation of transport permit validity in the lockdown of geographical area Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

26 April 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision on the continuation of the lockdown of geographical areas Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Highest Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Cambodia issued instructions to IMAM council of municipality and provinces on preparation of spiritual and material necessary for burying Muslims who are killed by Covid-19 (Source: High Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Cambodia).

25 April 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued instructions on strengthening measure application to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and strengthen measure application in the geographical areas that  have been locked down at the capital and provinces (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a notification of the continuation to postpone all kinds of alcoholic sale in Phnom Penh until 08 May 2021 (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Ministry of Tourism issued a circular on the management of tourist current at tourism resorts, tourism communities and tourism destinations all over the country (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision on ending travel ban and closing tourism resorts all over the country (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

23 April 2021

The Ministry of Health issued guidelines on the use of a quick test of COVID-19 antigen diagnosis in legal private health sector (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued an instruction on the collection of COVID-19 test sample for all people who live in geographical area “red zone” in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued instructions on the temporary postponement of all public and disorderly markets in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

22 April 2021

The Ministry of Health issued a press release on the permission for all owners of all legal private health services to sell necessary medicine for people living in red zone during the lockdown (Source: Ministry of Health).

20 April 2021

The Ministry of Commerce issued a notification of launching online market of the Ministry of Commerce for necessary grocery sale during the lockdown in geographical area Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province (Source: Ministry of Commerce).

19 April 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued instructions on detailed measures to reinforce the application of a decision on lockdown of geographical area Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

18 April 2021

The Ministry of Tourism informed the head of capital and provincial departments of tourism on the continuation of temporary closing of all tourism resorts for eight days until 28 April 2021 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision on transactional publishment for any individuals who intentionally disrespect administrative measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other severely contagious diseases in the geographical area Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

17 April 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision on the continuation of travel ban and closing all tourism resorts temporarily to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision on the edition of measures which will be applied during the lockdown in geographical area Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a decision on mechanism and procedures of applying social protection intervention policy of the government to support people who suffer badly by COVID-19 during the 20 February event (Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance).

16 April 2021

The Ministry of Health informed responsible people for public and private ambulance across the country to transport only patients and injured people to public hospitals or private clinics or sample for analysis at laboratory of the Ministry of Health (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a notification of collecting COVID-19 test sample in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

15 April 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification of the required documents and venue to request “entry-exit permit” for factories, enterprises and crafts which are allowed to operate during the application of temporary lockdown in geographical area Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a decision on types of factory, enterprise and craft which are allowed to operate their business during the application of temporary lockdown in the geographical area Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

14 April 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a decision on the lockdown of geographical area Phnom Penh and Takmao town of Kandal province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

13 April 2021

The Ministry of Tourism issued a notification of necessary measures for COVID-19 vaccination campaign for private staff in tourism sector in Phnom Penh for three days from 28 to 30 April 2021 (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued a decision on the continuation of applying administrative measures temporarily to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in geographical area Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

11 April 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a sub-decree on obligation to receive COVID-19 vaccination (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

10 April 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality issued instructions to suspend selling all kinds of alcohol and serving customers in restaurants, canteens, cafés, beverage shops and all kinds of food and beverage shops (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

9 April 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty-nine) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

8 April 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a notification of request mechanism for voluntary COVID-19 vaccination to prevent COVID-19 for foreigners in Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Health).

7 April 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a standard of operation procedures to manage, look after and treat COVID-19 patients at home (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Ministry of Environment has issued instructions on temporary closure of tourism resorts, tourism communities and tourism destinations at natural protected areas and biodiversity conservation corridor to stop the transmission of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Environment).

The Ministry of Tourism has informed municipality and provincial governors about temporary closing of tourism resorts all over the country for 14 days, from 7 to 20 April 2021 to stop the transmission of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty-eight) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

6 April 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification to use permission card of worker and employee transportation and working during travel restriction all over the country with an aim to fight against and stop the transmission of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a Decision on a temporary ban of traveling and closing of tourism resorts all over the country to stop the transmission of COVID-19 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

5 April 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification of COVID-19 vaccination for workers and employees at factories and enterprises in Phnom Penh (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Health has informed the owners of all private health care services about the reminder in applying measures to stop the transmission of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Health).

3 April 2021

The Phnom Penh Municipality has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of Orussey market business center (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

2 April 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a reminder of COVID-19 vaccination committee under a nationwide platform (Source: Ministry of Health).

1 April 2021

The Ministry of Tourism has issued a press release on “Roadmap on restoration plan and promotion of tourism in Cambodia during and after COVID-19 crisis” and “Siem Reap Tourism development master plan 2021-2035” (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Ministry of Health has issued a notification of prevention of COVID-19 transmission during Khmer New Year celebration (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Phnom Penh Municipality has issued a decision on temporary application of administration measures to stop the transmission of COVID-19 in geographical area of Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

31 March 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree on administrative measures to stop the transmission of COVID-19 and other dangerous infectious diseases (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a circular on measures for prevention and stop the transmission of COVID-19 during the period of Khmer New Year holiday 2021 (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Health has issued a press release of the committee for COVID-19 vaccination nationwide on Sinovac vaccination campaign (Sinovac) from 01 April 2021 (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Ministry of Health has issued Master Plan on Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment sector (Round Fifty-seven) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty-six) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

30 March 2021

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued an instruction on measures to prevent and stop the transmission of COVID-19 during the three-day holiday of Khmer New Year to owners of company and transport business in the Royal Government of Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Public Works and Transport).

27 March 2021

The Ministry of Interior has informed the municipality and provincial governors on transactional fines to any individuals who do not practice an obligation of wearing a mask and keeping individual safety distancing (Source: Ministry of Interior).

26 March 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification to all owners of enterprises, factories and companies on the postponement of the request of renew foreign card or work book 2021 until 31 May 2021 by not punishing foreigners who used to have foreign card or work book 2020 (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

25 March 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a press release on the government’s instructions on additional measures to continue controlling the effects on key economic sectors in COVID-19 context in order to restore and boost Cambodian economy during and after COVID-19 crisis (Round 8,  25 March 2021) (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Tourism has issued a circular on the preparation to manage the current of tourism at business base and tourism agencies, resorts, and tourism destinations all over the country during the holiday of Khmer New Year 2021 (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

24 March 2021

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued a decision on the establishment of inter-ministerial affair committee for evaluation, negotiation and preparation of procurement and sale contracts of Srey Norkor Tep hospital [to use as a place for COVID-19 treatment] (Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance).

The Phnom Penh Municipality has issued an instruction on strengthening measures on security, safety and order at all quarantine targets in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

22 March 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a Prakas about an obligation to wear a mask and keep social distancing during the spread of COVID-19 in the community (Source: Ministry of Health).

21 March 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a circular on the holidays during Khmer New Year 2021, and prevention and stop the spread of COVID-19 measures during these holidays (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

20 March 2021

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of public and private education institutions at all levels across the country (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of public and private educational institutions for two weeks in Siem Reap town and Siem Reap province (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

19 March 2021

The inter-ministerial Prakas on cash punishment of any individuals or adults who violate health measures in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other severe and dangerous  transmitted diseases (Source: Ministry of Economy and Finance and Ministry of Health).

18 March 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty-five) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

17 March 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a decision on the establishment of COVID-19 Vaccine Injection Committee in an over-the-country platform (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Cults and Religions has issued an instruction to postpone religious ceremonies, gatherings and other religious related ceremonies in order to prevent and stop the spread of COVID-19 from the community event 20 February (Source: Ministry of Cults and Religions).

16 March 2021

The Ministry of Tourism has issued a notification of the provision of cash punishment exemption for tourism services (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

12 March 2021

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of public and private educational institutions in Kiri Sakor district, Koh Kong province (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

11 March 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a law on measures to stop the transmission of COVID-19 and other severe and dangerous diseases (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment sector (Round Fifty-four) (Source:  Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty-three) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Tourism has issued a notification of the strengthening of instruction principles application of the Royal Government of Cambodia and tourism safety measures at the local tourism services in the municipalities and provinces (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has informed foreigners and their family members who stay and work at various international non-governmental organisations in Cambodia that they can have a free COVID-19 vaccine injection, in compliance with COVID-19 vaccine injection plan of Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)

The Ministry of Health has issued a press release on a first death case due to COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Health).

10 March 2021

Angkor Enterprise has issued a notification of incentive policy application in selling visiting cards at Angkor resorts during the COVID-19 crisis from 11 March 2021  to 31 December 2021 (Source: Angkor Enterprise).

9 March 2021

The Ministry of Tourism has issued a notification of an emergency measure to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 at the Office of the Ministry of Tourism (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Phnom Penh Municipality has issued a notification of the restriction of quarantine measures at private locations which were associated with “Community Event 20 February” in Phnom Penh (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

The Ministry of Planning has issued additional instructions on the emergency measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in the community in a large platform (Source: Ministry of Planning).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of education at technical vocational training and education institutions in Prey Veng, Kampong Cham, and Koh Kong provinces (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

8 March 2021

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued a notification with regard to the restriction of the measures to prevent and stop the spread of COVID-19 at national agencies (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of public and private educational institutions in Peam Ro district, Prey Veng Province (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of gymnasiums and all type of sports or exercises which are done in a collective form in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Sihanouk and other provinces which were associated with the community event 20 February (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

7 March 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a notification of the use of the buildings of the Great Duke Hotel (Former Intercontinental Hotel) as a hospital for health check, care and treatment of COVID-19 patients with mild conditions (Source: Ministry of Health).

4 March 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty-two) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty-one) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

3 March 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a notification of the use of Information Technology System to manage COVID-19 vaccine injection program called Khmer Vacc (Source: Ministry of Health).

26 February 2021

The Ministry of Tourism has informed municipality and provincial governors about the temporary postponement of business related to gymnasium in and outside of hotels in the capital city and provinces (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Ministry of Health has issued the decision on the establishment of Sub-Committee for Security and Order Management at target and quarantine areas to fight against COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Health)).

The Ministry of Interior has informed about the application of COVID-19 prevention measures in relation to the event “Community 20 February” (Source: Ministry of Interior).

25 February 2021

The Office of the Council of Ministers has informed the Ministry of Interior about the request for principles to apply law to any individuals who do not follow the Ministry of Health’s  quarantine principles of any individuals who escaped from receiving the treatment or do not cooperate in providing an interview and location, information for research, and to stop the spread of COVID-19, in addition to  sub-decree 27 in terms of some measures as follows:

  • For a foreigner, he or she will be deported from the Royal Government of Cambodia and banned from re-entry.
  • For a Cambodian, a legal measure will be taken.
  • For the location, the license will be withdrawn; and the business in that location will closed. (Source: Council of Ministers).

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation has issued an additional instruction on the emergency measures to prevent and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community related to “Community Event 20 February” (Source: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation).

The Ministry of Interior has issued a Prakas about the exile of foreigners from the Royal Government of Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Interior).

The Ministry of Information has issued a letter to cancel Prakas 351 which allowed the opening of Angkor Today Newspaper (Source:  Ministry of Information).

24 February 2021

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has informed foreigners who have stayed and worked in Cambodia that they can have COVID-19 vaccine injection for free in compliance with COVID-19 vaccine injection plan of Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has informed Phnom Penh, Kandal and Sihanouk province governors to temporarily postpone gymnasiums and suspend playing sports or all type of exercises in a collective form (Source: Ministry of Euducation, Youth and Sport).

The Ministry of Tourism has issued a notification of the temporary deferment at Tourism Professional Training Department, Tourism Professional Training Schools, and Evaluation Centers under the Ministry of Tourism in Phnom Penh and Kandal provinces for two weeks (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

23 February 2021

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has issued a notification of a temporary two-week close of cinemas, art galleries and museums in Phnom Penh and Kandal province (Source: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification of the deferment of direct physical check-up at the Department of Occupational Health and Safety due to the infection of COVID-19 from the “Community Event 20 February” (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has issued a notification of the postponement of hearing schedule due to the COVID-19 situation from “Community Event 20 February” (Source: Phnom Penh Municipal Court).

22 February 2021

The National Committee for National and International Festivals has issued an instruction plan on the arrangement of Khmer New Year 2021 (Source: National Committee for National and International Festivals).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification of the temporary deferment of education for two weeks at Technical and Vocational Training and Education Institutions in Phnom Penh and Kandal province (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has issued a notification of the restriction of the application of educational health and safety measures at public and private education institutes across the country (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has issued a notification of the deferment of public and private educational institutions temporarily for two weeks in Phnom Penh and Kandal province (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport)

The Phnom Penh Municipality has issued the instruction on the restriction of a social distancing measure and individual distancing in Phnom Penh base to prevent and fight against COVID-19 from “Community Event 20 February” (Source: Phnom Penh Municipality).

21 February 2021

The Ministry of Tourism has informed the municipality and provincial governors to continue strengthening the instruction principles application of the Royal Government of Cambodia and tourism safety measures at the local tourism services in the cities and provinces (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Ministry of Tourism has informed the governors of municipality and province about the continuation of strengthening a measure to temporarily close KTV, Entertainment Clubs (Karaoke, Bars, Discotheque and Beer Garden) with daily strict monitoring (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has issued a notification with regard to the temporary deferment of Hun Sen Phnom Penh Thmey High School and the AIS International School Lucky Star Branch (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

20 February 2021

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has issued a notification of the restriction to apply the Standard of Principles (SOP) in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 at various cinemas, art galleries and museums in the Royal Government of Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts).

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification on COVID-19 prevention measures at various factories and enterprises during the Community Event 20 February (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has issued a notification of measures for education officials at national agencies to prevent and stop the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued a notification of the restriction of safety health education measures at public and private educational institutions in Phnom Penh (Source: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport).

18 February 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree on quarantine measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 disease (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree on the edition of article 8 of sub-decree 129 registered on the 15th of September 2015 on health measures to stop and respond to the global spread of the disease at the border entrances (Source: Royal Government of Cambodia).

15 February 2021

The Ministry Labour and Vocational Training has issued a notification of the punishment of Cambodian migrants who escaped from having a proper quarantine in compliance with the health measures (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

12 February 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a permission letter related to the use of COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca (Source: Ministry of Health).

11 February 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Fifty) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

5 February 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a notification of the use of COVID-19 vaccine of the Beijing Institution of Biological Products named Sinopharm which is the support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China. A number of 300,000 doses of vaccines and 300,800 syringes will arrive on 7 February 2021 (Source: Ministry of Health).

4 February 2021

The Ministry of Health has issued a permission letter about the use of COVID-19 Vaccine Sinopharm which is produced by Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd of the People’s Republic of China in an immediate use condition through the practice of COVID-19 vaccine campaign protocol of the Royal Government of Cambodia (Source: Ministry of Health).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Forty-nine) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

26 January 2021

The Ministry of Health has informed the municipality and provincial governors about the strengthening of COVID-19 prevention measures application at various ceremonies and weddings (Source: Ministry of Health).

22 January 2021

The Ministry of Tourism has issued a circular about the use of registration system of foreign tourists through Telegram BOT for all local tourism business over the country (Source: Ministry of Tourism).

21 January 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment sector(Round Forty-eight) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Forty-seven) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

15 January 2021

The Royal Government of Cambodia through the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued an announcement again to Cambodian migrant workers who are staying and working in Thailand to continue to stay in Thailand and avoid moving from one place to another during the spread of COVID-19 (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

12 January 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Forty-six) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

5 January 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an announcement on the release of funding support for suspended workers in garment and Tourism sectors (Round Forty-five) (Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training).

 


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