As of January 7, over 14.28 million people aged 5 up had received at least a first Covid-19 dose, representing 89.26 per cent of the estimated 16 million population. Hean Rangsey
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, Hang Chuon Naron has requested public and private schools to encourage students aged 12 and over, staff and other stakeholders to get a third Covid-19 vaccine dose to prevent a new coronavirus outbreak, especially of the Delta or Omicron variants.
Chuon Naron in a January 7 statement told secondary and higher education institutions and teacher training institutes, as well as municipal and provincial education departments, to reach out to students – or parents of those who are underage – and advocate for the booster.
“I request Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen to further spread the relevant information to students, education institutions, teacher training schools, general education institutions – state and private – for everyone to get the booster shot,” he said.
As of January 7, over 14.28 million people aged 5 up had received at least a first Covid-19 dose, representing 89.26 per cent of the estimated 16 million population.
